Fire crews battle a blaze at an abandoned house in Christchurch, the second suspected arson within a week. A neighbour says a Christchurch house suspiciously set alight overnight was a “disaster waiting to happen” and he had warned the city council of its potential fire risk. Emergency services were called to the fire at 146 Fendalton Rd, near Glandovey Rd in Fendalton, just before 2.30am on Wednesday. One lane of Fendalton Rd, between Tui St and Glandovey Rd, had to be closed while the fire was at its peak. When he stepped outside, the Fendalton Rd house was completely engulfed in flames.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2021 18:39 UTC