Lyttelton hillside house fire

The story so far

Initial reports said the fire engulfed two homes and spread to a third, and that it moved between neighbouring properties.^{13, 14 Jun 2025} Emergency services rescued a person trapped in one building and evacuated nearby residents, and Fire and Emergency NZ said the fires were contained by 8.30pm.^{13 Jun 2025} Neighbours helped protect nearby homes and rescued a dog during the blaze.^{14 Jun 2025}

Latest

She said she had watched her first home burn down.^{20 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Jun 2025Large fire breaks out on Brittan Terrace, Lyttelton, on Friday evening.
2. 13 Jun 2025Person trapped in a building rescued; nearby residents evacuated.
3. 13 Jun 2025Fire and Emergency NZ says fires contained by 8.30pm.
4. 14 Jun 2025Reports say two houses damaged or destroyed; neighbours helped protect nearby homes.
5. 20 Jun 2025Homeowner reports losing her first home in the Lyttelton fire.

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