More than one hundred firefighters responded to Canterbury fires

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 02, 2024 |
Crews frrom Tekapo, Burkes Pass Timaru and Twizel with 2 helicopters, supported by Timaru incident support and Command units are currently working on a fire burning in tussock and pine trees. Photo: FENZ
Crews frrom Tekapo, Burkes Pass Timaru and Twizel with 2 helicopters, supported by Timaru incident support and Command units are currently working on a fire burning in tussock and pine trees. Photo: FENZ

All three South Island vegetation fires not yet fully extinguished, remain contained and in the mop up stage this morning.

Overnight, crews at the Waipara, Broomfield and Springfield fires in North Canterbury patrolled and monitored the fire grounds, extinguishing hotspots.

Photo: FENZ

Photo: FENZ

Dayshift crews continue to mop up today a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.

Calmer cooler weather is helping the efforts to fully extinguish the fires.

Photo taken from Amberley

Photo taken from Amberley

About a dozen vegetation fires started across Canterbury on Saturday fanned by strong winds.

“Fire and Emergency New Zealand wishes to thank the over one hundred firefighters who responded to protect their communities.”

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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