Locals evacuated as firefighters battle North Canterbury blaze

‘LEAVE NOW’: Dunsborough evacuated as bushfire rages

An out-of-control bushfire is threatening lives and homes in Dunsborough.

Locals evacuated, SH7 closed as firefighters battle Canterbury blaze

Nine helicopters, 20 Fire and Emergency trucks, and 40 firefighters are battling the Hurunui blaze. Photo: supplied/Fire and Emergency New Zealand Residents have been evacuated from their homes in rural North Canterbury as fire crews battle an uncontained bushfire.

Houses evacuated, nine helicopters battling Canterbury bush fire

Nine helicopters and 40 firefighters are battling a five hectare bush fire which has closed SH7 at Island Hills.