A scrub fire near Christchurch, New Zealand, doubled in size, but quick response prevented evacuations.

A suspicious scrub fire doubled in size after breaking out at Taylors Mistake, near Christchurch's Port Hills in New Zealand. Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded quickly with crews from multiple locations, preventing evacuations at a nearby campsite. The fire risk is high due to dry conditions. The Department of Conservation, which owns the land, will meet with the Canterbury Risk Reduction team to discuss mitigation strategies.

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