Fire and Emergency were called to a 30 square metre scrub fire off a cliff near the base of the lighthouse just after 11.30 last night.

It's not clear if the lighthouse was damaged.

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09 Dec: Canterbury firefighters will continue quelling a 134-hectare fire at West Melton - into the night

09 Dec: Firefighters have been monitoring the fire near Canterbury's Lake Pearson closely, with strong winds overnight

08 Dec: Heavy rain and severe gales has the South Island littered with weather warnings - as drivers are urged to take care

08 Dec: Firefighters are urging the public to stay away, as they continue to try bring the massive wildfire in Canterbury under control

07 Dec: Firefighters are wanting to make the most of favourable weather conditions, as they battle to contain a wildfire in Canterbury

07 Dec: Fire crews are working against time to control a major fire in Canterbury foot-hill

07 Dec: Rain and wind warnings are covering the South Island this morning

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