FENZ were called to Springs Road just after 5am, with Newshub is reporting the fire started at the Bridge Bar and Restaurant.

The fire is now contained, and crews are dampening hotspots.

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30 Apr: Commuters down Christchurch's Halswell Road are in for the long hall when it comes to road works

30 Apr: Hopes a new hut will revive an old Canterbury ski field

30 Apr: Firefighters have extinguished two early morning fires in Canterbury and the central North Island

27 Apr: A former US police officer has been found guilty of reckless endangerment, after the fatal shooting of Christchurch man Christian Glass

26 Apr: Confidence from the Crusaders coach, heading into tonight's must-win home game against the Melbourne Rebels in Christchurch

26 Apr: Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Canterbury this evening

26 Apr: Police are monitoring a national gathering of bikie gang, The Comancheros, in Christchurch

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Soccer:
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One less target on the backs of the Hurricanes for the rest of the Super Rugby season 10:27

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