Colin Russell
FENZ gives update on Pegasus fire
3 Nov 2022
One hundred and thirty people have been evacuated from a coastal campground north of Christchurch at Pegasus Beach,after a wildfire took hold last night. The fire started about 8 o'clock and travelled… Audio
Weather: Canterbury swelters in record temperatures
26 Jan 2021
Searing hot, record-breaking temperatures have been registered in parts of Canterbury today.
MetService says Ashburton airport reached 37.5C, which is the highest temperature there since records… Video, Audio
Hot days and high fire risk in Canterbury
26 Jan 2021
The Panel speaks to Colin Russell who is leading the Fire and Emergency Canterbury response. Audio