Firefighters work to put out a blaze near State Highway 1 near Burnham in Canterbury. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
Firefighters have contained another vegetation fire on the outskirts of Christchurch.
The grass fire in Pound Road, in the suburb of Yaldhurst, was reported to Fire and Emergency about 1.40pm.
A spokesperson said the fire was about 20 metres by 10 metres.
Firefighters from four brigades have brought it under control.
The fire is the latest in a series in the Canterbury area which has been experiencing hot dry windy conditions.
Three homes were evacuated and State Highway 1 was closed on Thursday afternoon as a fire took hold near Burnham. It was believed to have been caused by a tyre blowing out.
Other recent fires in Canterbury have burned through hundreds of hectares, including in Bridge Hill, West Melton and Kirwee.