Firefighters are concerned following a spate of fires in Bottle Lake Forest. Photo: NZHFire bosses are deeply concerned with a spate of seven fires at Christchurch's Bottle Lake Forest Park. The last fire, near Landfill Ave about 5.15pm on Monday, spread 20m over the forest ground. Fire and Emergency NZ has yet to establish if there is a link between the fires over the past month. He said they are working with partners to look at ways to reduce the fire risks in the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 21, 2020 21:38 UTC