A man is due in court today in connection with yesterday's massive fire in Amberley, north of Christchurch.
A picture of yesterday's blaze. Photo: Supplied / Hurunui District Council
Forty-five firefighters were called out from across the region as a massive pile of tyres went up in flames, while nearby residents were warned of toxic smoke.
The man, 63, is charged with arson and due in the Christchurch District Court today.
Nobody else is being sought in relation to the fire, police said.