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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.
Bridge Hill fire update #9
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have seven crews monitoring the Bridge Hill fire tonight.
Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.
Bridge Hill fire update #7
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Bridge Hill is now approximately 980 hectares in size following mapping this morning.
Bridge Hill fire update #6
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Bridge Hill did not enter the Castle Hill Village overnight.
Bridge Hill fire update #5
5 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Despite darkness now descending on the Bridge Hill fire, Fire and Emergency will still be conducting active firefighting throughout the night.
Bridge Hill fire update #4
5 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency is encouraging residents of Castle Hill Village to self-evacuate this evening.