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Firefighters have managed to subdue a fire that broke out at an automotive shop in Christchurch.
One person received a minor injury because of the fire.
Emergency services were forced to evacuate people from buildings on Buchan Street in Sydenham around 11:40am on Thursday.
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Authorities closed off nearby roads.
Photo: Cherie Owen
Local residents and people nearby were warned to heed instructions from emergency personnel and to stay at least 100 meters away from the location of the fire.
Video: Cherie Owen
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.