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Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Southbridge

The PostThe Press1NewsThursday 18 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Emergency crews are working to contain a major vegetation fire in the Selwyn District. The blaze, which was alerted to around 3pm, has been controlled to 38 hectares and destroyed two utility sheds. High winds have previously fanned the flames.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 18 Sep 2025, 8:01am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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