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Firefighters deal with flare ups at West Melton overnight
10 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters dealt with several flare-ups at the West Melton fire overnight, but none breached the containment lines.
Canterbury fires update
9 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters will continue working on the fires at West Melton and Kirwee overnight, and a drone team will carry out thermal imaging at Bridge Hill.
West Melton fire update #5
9 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Update on large vegetation fire at West Melton - #4
Large vegetation fire near West Melton
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Evacuations are underway east of Thompsons Rd to McKays Rd due to the large vegetation fire in the area.
Bridge Hill fire #12
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Bridge Hill is largely controlled, but firefighters will be on high alert as the wind picks up through the day.
Bridge Hill fire update #13
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
High winds at the Bridge Hill fire have not caused any breakouts on Sunday.
Bridge Hill fire update #11
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The focus of operations at the Bridge Hill fire has shifted from containment to control of the fire.
Bridge Hill fire update #10
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.