Christchurch homeowner loses house in Lyttelton fire

Friday 20 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9:19am

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A 26-year-old woman watched her first home burn down on Brittan Terrace in Lyttelton last Friday. The fire destroyed one of two houses in the area. The homeowner had purchased the property just under a year ago.

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1. The PressFri 20 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Young Christchurch homeowner ‘devastated’ after dream home reduced to ash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 20 Jun 2025, 9:19am

   Young woman’s ‘dream’ first home burnt to the ground just a year after she bought it (opens in new tab)