Arrests likely after fires lit during Canterbury fire ban

Friday 24 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 4:03pm

Police say arrests are likely after people lit fires in Canterbury despite a total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks. The ban was implemented due to extreme fire risk from high winds and dry conditions. The restrictions remain in place until Monday, 27 October.

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1. 1NewsFri 24 Oct 2025, 11:02am

   'Arrests are likely' as fire ban ignored by some in Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 11:07am

   Arrests likely for those who lit fires despite fire ban in Canterbury (opens in new tab)

3. The PressFri 24 Oct 2025, 4:03pm

   Arrests ‘likely’ for anyone caught lighting fires in Canterbury this weekend (opens in new tab)