Emergency crews battle fire flare-up near Eyrewell

Monday 8 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 9:01am

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Firefighters and two helicopters were deployed on Monday to combat a rekindled vegetation fire in Eyrewell, north of Christchurch. Eleven crew members are working to contain the blaze in the Waimakariri area following an overnight flare-up.

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1. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 7:47am

   Crew called back to Canterbury fire after flare up overnight (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:01am

   Waimakariri fire: Two helicopters tackle flare-up near Eyrewell (opens in new tab)