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Port Hills update #13

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.

Port Hills Update #12

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents will have controlled access to Worsleys Road up to 358 Worsleys Road from 3pm.

Port Hills Update #11

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Port Hills Update #9

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Helicopters have finished aerial firefighting for the night, but 23 crews of firefighters will continue to work on the Port Hills fire overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #8 Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd residents can return home

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Evacuated residents of Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd can return home.

Port Hills fire update #7

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #6

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Port Hills fire update #5

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.