Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Houses being evacuated Port Hills Fire - Christchurch
Police are urging the public to avoid the area around Worsleys Rd, Cracroft as emergency services respond to a large scrub fire.
Police received a report of a fire on Worsley’s Track at around 2.15pm, which soon spread.
Emergency services are evacuating people from nearby properties to Te Hapua – Halswell Centre / Library & Community Centre.
Cordons are in place and roads surrounding the area are closed whilst Fire and Emergency crews respond to the blaze.
Motorists are also advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
Gordon Campbell: On America’s Fear Of Foreigners
Pahiatua Polish Children: Polish And Pahiatua Communities Celebrate 80 Years Since Arrival Of Pahiatua Polish Children
NZ Customs Service: Customs Returns 60 Kilograms Of Pounamu To Rightful Guardians
Tūpuna Maunga Authority: Devasting Fire On Maungarei / Mt Wellington Underscores Importance Of Maunga Protections
NZ Government: Breast Screening Age Extension Begins In Nelson Marlborough
NZ Police: Police Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network
Office of the Privacy Commissioner: Global Privacy Authorities Issue Follow-up Joint Statement On Data Scraping After Industry Engagement
