Firefighters battle mechanical workshop blaze in Sydenham

Friday 14 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 10:59am

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Firefighters were called to a mechanical workshop in Sydenham on Friday morning after reports of a car on fire. The blaze sent smoke across southern parts of Christchurch, but crews have since contained the fire and are working to extinguish hotspots.

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1. The PressFri 14 Nov 2025, 9:32am

   Firefighters battle mechanical workshop blaze in central Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 10:59am

   Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch (opens in new tab)