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    A fire believed to have been caused by a passing train in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley has been put out

    A fire believed to have been caused by a passing train in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley has been put out


    Fire and Emergency says four units worked to extinguish a grass fire in a paddock next to a railway line at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

    They were called to the fire at about four o'clock - but swiftly brought it under control

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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