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Port Hills Fire Update - 4.40pm 1/3/17
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 4:46 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Unless there are any significant developments overnight this will be the last update until tomorrow. More >>
Port Hills Fire Update - 4.50pm 27/2/17
Monday, 27 February 2017, 5:00 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Overnight crews will continue to monitor and patrol the fire in the Port Hills. Weather permitting, drones will be flying overnight to undertake thermal imaging and to support ground crews damping down hot spots. Around 20 fire crews will be operating tomorrow. More >>
Port Hills Fire – Sunday 26 February 4.50 pm
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 8:56 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire – Sunday 26 February Public and Media Update – 4.50 pm Fire crews Overnight crews will continue to monitor and patrol the fire in the Port Hills. Weather permitting, drones will be flying overnight to undertake thermal imaging ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Public Update – 3.20 pm
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 8:55 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire Public Update – Sunday 26 February Media Update – 3.20 pm Dyers Pass Road cordons The team reviewing the condition of Dyers Pass Road this afternoon has reported back. The condition of the road is good overall but almost all posts ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Public Update – 1.50 pm
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 2:35 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire Public Update – Sunday 26 February Media Update – 1.50 pm Dyers Pass Road cordons A team is out the field this afternoon reviewing the Dyers Pass Road cordons, as reopening this key route is a high priority. We are getting a lot ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Public Update – 11.50am
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 2:01 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Fire prevention tips We’ve had a few enquiries from residents about how they can reduce the risk of fire on their properties. The National Rural Fire Authority has some great tips on how to assess hazards in your home and garden and prevent and ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Public Update – Sunday 26 February
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 10:00 am | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire Public Update – Sunday 26 February Media Update – 9.50am It has been drizzling on the Port Hills this morning. The current fire situation is outlined below: • Infra-red and thermal imaging drones were used overnight to identify ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Media Update Saturday 25 February – 3.40pm
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 4:43 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire Media Update #2 Saturday 25 February – 3.40pm Cordon access – residents only Firefighting operations will continue on the Port Hills until the incident management team is confident the fire is fully extinguished. The area is ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Media Update
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 1:01 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire Media Update Saturday 25 February – 10.30am Fire update No significant incidents or flare-ups were reported overnight. More >>
Port Hills Fire Public Update – Friday 24 February 5.15pm
Friday, 24 February 2017, 5:31 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
There has been heavy demand on the water supply network as a result of the firefighting response and some damage to water pipes in the area. More >>
Port Hills Fire Update – 3pm 22/2/17
Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 3:28 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
Rural firefighters are using drones above the fire zone today and this work will continue into the evening. More >>
Update on Port Hills fires –4pm
Monday, 20 February 2017, 4:37 pm | Christchurch Civil Defence
The Port Hills fire area remains at 2075 hectares. Suppression efforts include the area above Dyers Pass Road below Sign of the Kiwi into Victoria Park, in and around Sugar Loaf, the area around Marleys Hill and the southern flank of the fire. Significant ... More >>
Christchurch Civil Defence Update #17
Friday, 17 February 2017, 9:32 am | Christchurch Civil Defence
Slightly cooler weather conditions and higher humidity with some light rain having fallen early this morning is welcome relief for emergency services fighting the Port Hills fire in Christchurch.. More >>
Update on Port Hills Fire 10.30am
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 10:43 am | Christchurch Civil Defence
Emergency services have been out since first light fighting the huge Port Hills fire concentrating their efforts on three fronts at Worsleys Road, Early Valley Road and Governors Bay. More >>
