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    Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash

    Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash


    Two helicopters and multiple ground crews are trying to contain the 38-hectare fire, which has destroyed two sheds near Southbridge.

    Another 10-hectare fire in Springfield's now under control, with a tanker and crew remaining on site.

    MetService has issued a severe wind watch in Canterbury until tonight, with gale warnings in exposed places.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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