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Large fire near Christchurch, New Zealand

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Footage of a large fire near Christchurch, New Zealand on Wednesday.

In the footage, captured at around 2:30pm by a passing motorist, flames and smoke can be seen filling the sky in a residential area.

According to local news reports, the blaze is thought to have been started by power lines collapsing in a nearby paddock.

Three firefighters needed medical treatment after collapsing with exhaustion or smoke inhalation.

Three houses were damaged - one badly and around 1,400 homes were left without power.

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