North Canterbury vegetation fires

The story so far

Firefighters and helicopters responded to two vegetation fires in North Canterbury during hot, windy conditions.^{7 Dec 2025} A large blaze near Broomfield, which reportedly started at a burn pile, scorched about 13 hectares, and no buildings were threatened.^{7 Dec 2025} A scrub fire that started on Sunday near Poyntzs Road on the Waimakariri River, at Eyrewell north of Christchurch, reignited on Monday after strong winds.^{8 Dec 2025} Reports gave different crew numbers: one said eleven crew were working to contain the overnight flare-up, and another said about 45 firefighters were called at around 5.10am.^{8 Dec 2025}

Latest

On Monday, firefighters and two helicopters were battling the rekindled fire at Eyrewell.^{8 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 7 Dec 2025Two North Canterbury vegetation fires break out in hot, windy conditions
2. 7 Dec 2025Broomfield blaze, reportedly from a burn pile, scorches about 13 hectares
3. 8 Dec 2025Eleven crew and two helicopters deployed after overnight flare-up
4. 8 Dec 2025Sunday scrub fire at Eyrewell reignites after strong winds
5. 8 Dec 2025About 45 firefighters called to Eyrewell fire around 5.10am

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