Port Hills update from Civil Defence
Port Hills Fire – update
11.45am
Power Supply
Orion reports that around 22 customers remain without power in the Port Hills. These outages are focused around Hoon Hay Valley Road, Burkes Bush, Marleys Hill and Worsleys Road.
Most customers now have power services available to them. Orion advises that customers need to have their homes checked by an electrician and certified as safe so the power can be turned back on.
If you need to bring an electrician to your property while the cordon remains in place they will need to go to the cordon and speak with Police in the first instance.
Smoke
Due to suppression operations and thermal scan observations there is potential for smoke to be visible from the following areas:
- Christchurch Adventure Park
- The top of Early Valley Road, and
- South of Early Valley Road towards Holmeswood Rise.
If we have strong winds dust may be generated across the city from ash. Follow CDHB for health information regarding the smoke.
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