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30 May 2025 0:08
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Fire crews are expected to remain on the ground at Canterbury's Lewis Pass Road over the coming days

    Fire crews are expected to remain on the ground at Canterbury's Lewis Pass Road over the coming days


    Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large vegetation fire in the Island Hills at about 2:30 yesterday afternoon.

    The blaze - which grew to 40-hectares in size - is now 80 percent contained and 60 percent controlled.

    Three properties were evacuated - but no structures or livestock were lost.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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