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Ben McKay

REVEALED: Bushfire threatening homes near christchurch nz | Rare Historical Photos

More than 100 homes have been evacuated near Christchurch as firefighters battle an uncontained bushfire.

A state of emergency has been declared after a fire took hold in Port Hills, a suburb in the southern foothills of South Island's biggest city.

The fire has burned about 650sqkm after beginning on Valentines Day, threatening homes.

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