A large fire in Lyttelton on Cressy Terrace. Photo: Facebook/Dave Dunlay
Fire crews have managed to contain a large fire in Lyttelton near Chirstchurch.
Fire and Emergency were called to the blaze just after 5pm, finding it had engulfed two houses and was spreading to a third.
A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency said nobody was inside the properties.
Six fire engines, a ladder truck, a water tanker, and a command unit are at the scene working to bring the fire under control. Photo: Facebook/Dave Dunlay
Six fire engines, a ladder truck, a water tanker, and a command unit attended the scene.
Police were evacuating houses in the vicinity and the public was urged to stay away from the fire.
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