Christchurch fires: Homes destroyed and residents evacuated

Several homes have been cleared in the New Zealand city of Christchurch as a colossal rapidly spreading fire seethes on its edges.

A highly sensitive situation has been announced in the city and neighboring Selwyn District and the military has been sent to help firefighters.

No less than 11 homes have as of now been devastated and smoke has spread over the city.

On Tuesday, an improved armed force pilot was killed when his helicopter slammed.

Cpl David Steven Askin had been granted for his valiance while conveyed in Afghanistan, for sparing the lives of visitors amid an inn attack in Kabul in 2011.

'Try not to abandon it past the point of no return'

The Port Hills fire softened out up two separate places on Monday in the dry slopes south of Christchurch, before converging into one blast which now covers adjoin 1,800ha.

A helicopter drops water on a timberland fire in Port Hills, New Zealand (14 Feb 2017)Image copyrightAP

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The fire now covers a 1,800ha territory south of Christchurch

More than 130 firefighters have been conveyed, alongside 14 helicopters and three flying machine acquired from over the South Island.

An aggregate of 400 homes were emptied by police, yet several other individuals have additionally left the range.

Police Snr Sgt Ash Tabb cautioned individuals that flames can alter course and move rapidly, giving little time to get away.

"In case you're stressed, don't abandon it past the point of no return - it's ideal to be protected than too bad."