Crews tackled flare-ups at the site of a vegetation fire near Burnham in Canterbury overnight, with fresh crews continuing the work today.
The fire broke out alongside State Highway 1 yesterday afternoon.
“Fresh crews of firefighters will be working on the Burnham fireground today to continue the work of fully extinguishing the fire which broke out alongside SH1 near the Selwyn River yesterday afternoon,” FENZ said in a statement this morning.
Incident Commander Mike Johns said crews worked to battle flare-ups overnight — including “candling”, when whole trees were on fire.
“This morning heavy machinery will be working to help dig out deep seated hotspots so firefighters can cool them thoroughly. That work will continue all day,” FENZ said.
“Conditions are relatively cool this morning and light rain is forecast for the area later today.”
At about 8.10pm yesterday, the fire was estimated to have burned through 30 hectares.
