Fireworks banned as Canterbury heads into total fire ban

Fireworks are now officially banned in and around Christchurch, and from midnight tonight a total fire ban will be in place across Canterbury. A large fire above Hillsborough which burnt through 25 hectares and forced residents of around 40 homes to be evacuated on Friday night, was caused by fireworks. Christchurch Area Commander Dave Stackhouse outlines how the fire ban will work and why fireworks will not be tolerated.