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Port Hills Fire Update – 5pm
Tuesday 21 February
Port Hills Fire Update – 5pm
A reminder to the public that a strict no-fly zone remains in place for the area bound by Princess Margaret Hospital, Sugarloaf, Teddington and Tai Tapu until midday Friday 24 February. The New Zealand Fire Service is currently operating a drone in the area to gather thermal and infrared hotspot information. Members of the public are not allowed to operate drones or remotely piloted aircraft systems at any time in the no-fly zone, and police will be notified of any breaches of this rule.
A total ban on open-air fires remains in place for the Christchurch and Selwyn districts. The ban does not include gas barbecues or pizza ovens.
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