Authorities have confirmed they are treating the cause of the Port Hills fire as suspicious.
Police are seeking new information in relation to the criminal investigation launched into the cause of the fire that started at Marley's Hill.
The Port Hills fire started as two separate fires on February 13, one at Marley's Hill and the other at Early Valley Rd.
Those later merged into one devastating blaze two days later that raised more than 3000 hectares of land over a number of days and claimed the life of Steve Askin, whose helicopter went down battling the fire.
"Police are seeking any new information from the public and would like to hear from anyone who has information in regard to the fires if they haven't yet spoken with us," Detective Inspector Greg Murton said.
"The criminal investigation into these fires is very complex.
"These fires had a devastating impact on the Port Hills and wider community and we encourage anyone who has information that may help find the person responsible to come forward."
What happened:
- Fire started on February 13
- Two separate fires joined into one fire on February 15
- Forced the evacuations of thousands in surrounding areas
- Helicopter pilot Steve Askin, a decorated former SAS soldier, killed on February 14 after dropping monsoon bucket full of water while fighting the fire
- Fire tore through the brand new Christchurch mountain biking Adventure Park
- Total cost of resources to fight the fire: $7.9 million
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