Views of the Port Hills fire damage from the air. (Video first published February 17, 2017)Christchurch lines company Orion has reached a settlement with insurer IAG over homes and possessions destroyed in the 2017 Port Hills fires. (File photo)An IAG spokeswoman confirmed “a satisfactory, confidential commercial settlement has been reached with Orion in regards to the Port Hills fires High Court proceedings”. READ MORE:* Fire service 'aware' chairlift was running during Port Hills fire - and didn't ask it to be stopped* Homeowner used milk, toilet water and hot water tank to fight Port Hills fire* Orion denies it was uncooperative in Port Hills fire investigation, court hears* Hearing over liability for the Port Hills fires to beginIt is understood the lawyers representing Orion were not in court last week. STACY SQUIRES Doug and Vikki Pflaum were one of nine homeowners who lost their homes in the 2017 Port Hills fires.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2020 21:11 UTC