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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.
Port Hills fire update #19
19 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Drone crews have identified 17 more hotspots at the Port Hills fire, meaning there are now 40 hotspots that firefighters are actively working to extinguish.
Waikari Valley and Port Hills fire updates - 9am Monday
19 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Updates for the fires at Waikari Valley and Port Hills in Canterbury.
Port Hills update #14
17 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.
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.