Strong winds whip up a fire on a property in Prebbleton, near Christchurch. Conditions have started to ease with a strong wind warning for Southland, Fiordland and Stewart Island removed by MetService at 1pm. Fenz said strong winds had been a concern while battling the blaze. jodie mccluskey Fire takes hold at a property at Prebbleton, near Christchurch, on Saturday. In Canterbury fire crews attended a home in Rolleston to help secure a roof, after strong winds lifted it.

Source: Stuff September 24, 2021 22:18 UTC