Multiple vegetation fires prompt evacuations and warnings in New Zealand's South Island.

Multiple vegetation fires are burning across New Zealand's South Island, prompting evacuations in Canterbury and warnings against outdoor fires due to high winds. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is battling the fires in Hurunui, Waipara, Springfield, Selwyn, McKenzie Country, and Shannon. Residents in Broomfield, Hurunui, and Springfield are advised to evacuate or prepare to leave.