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3 Mar 2026 9:45
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Fire crews have been called to two house fires in the South Island overnight

    Fire crews have been called to two house fires in the South Island overnight


    A fire broke out in a house on Rawson Street in New Brighton, Christchurch about 1.45 this morning.

    It quickly spread to a neighbouring house.

    Five crews worked to bring the fire under control and fire investigators are due at at the scene this morning.

    Earlier, a blaze broke out at a home at Seddon in Marlborough just after 10pm.

    There are no reports of any injuries from either fire.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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