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Fire crews were called to a large scrub fire caused by fireworks on Christchurch’s Port Hills.
Fire and emergency received multiple calls alerting them to the fire about 9pm on Saturday night.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews from both the Governor’s Bay and Spreydon fire stations responded and found a 10m by 30m scrub fire near Sugarloaf.
Fire crews were able to quickly contain the blaze, and it was extinguished about 9.15pm.
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It appeared the fire had been caused by people lighting fireworks in the area, a spokesperson said.
“If people are lighting fireworks in the area, we urge them to do so in a safe manner and make sure they have some form of extinguisher with them.” the spokesperson said.
Crews left the scene on Saturday night. There were no further flare-ups, they said.
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