Canterbury fires doused by overnight rain (opens original article in a new tab)

Fire crews are working to extinguish remaining hot spots and clean up after wildfires in Canterbury, with overnight rain helping to contain the blazes.

• Fire crews are returning to Canterbury wildfire sites to extinguish hot spots and clean up.
• Overnight rain and lighter winds helped contain the blazes.
• Fires broke out in Canterbury and Marlborough due to strong winds and high temperatures.