Firefighters are battling multiple fires along State Highway 1, south of Christchurch. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said firefighters were called to Main South Rd, near the intersection with Kirk Rd, about 3.30pm on Monday. Email your video and photos to newstips@stuff.co.nzSUPPLIED Plumes of smoke can be seen from SH1 as firefighters battle multiple fires between Rolleston and Islington. There were "multiple fires" near the train tracks between Rolleston and Islington, the spokeswoman said. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Multiple fires have broken out along the railway line south of Christchurch.

Source: Stuff February 04, 2019 03:03 UTC