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Port Hills fire update #23
21 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Incoming Incident Controller Dave Key say crews on the ground at Port Hills will spend today dampening hotspots.
Waikari Fire Update #6
21 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Three crews are digging out hotspots on the Waikari fireground today. .
Waikari Fire Update #5
20 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have spent today tackling deep-seated hotspots on the Waikari fireground in North Canterbury.
Port Hills fire update #22
20 February 2024 | Emergency Information
The colder weather combined with a small amount of rain overnight on Monday helped cool the Port Hills fireground, but this has made for challenging conditions.
Waikari Fire Update #4
20 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Steady rain overnight stopped firefighting at the Waikari Fire this morning, but they have been airlifted back on to the fire ground now.
Port Hills Fire Update #21
20 February 2024 | Emergency Information
About 20mm of rain fell on the Port Hills fireground this morning.
Incident Controller Steve Kennedy says overnight crews made great progress overnight
Port Hills fire update #20
19 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Port Hills fire update - a southerly change this evening will assist crews with cooling the land. This will help the infrared cameras to identify hot spots.
Waikari Valley fire update #3
19 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Evacuated residents have returned home on Monday afternoon.