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Firefighters from across Canterbury are battling a large scrub fire at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi.
A Fire command unit has been set up and at least three helicopters are fighting the blaze according to nearby residents.
A resident said at least two sheds had been destroyed.
Fire and Emergency spokesman is urgency the public to stay away from the area.
Photo: Emily Smith
A large plume of smoke can be seen from many areas of Christchurch.
Photo: Tyler Lamb
Photo: Tyler Lamb
A Pines Beach resident said he saw at least 12 Fire Appliances battling the blaze.


