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Forecast Wind Sparks Fire Warnings For Northland Next Week
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:07 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood says while most of Northland is currently in an open fire season, the district is drying out quickly and people should avoid lighting fires if they can. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #5
Friday, 6 December 2024, 8:19 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
An emergency plan has been created by Fire and Emergency, Selwyn District Council’s Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and New Zealand Police in case of the need for an emergency evacuation of these remaining residents overnight. More >>
Kerry Gregory Confirmed As Chief Executive For A Further Two Years
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 12:57 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Kerry was appointed to his role in 2022 and since then he has led from the front through change, a range of challenges and some of the most extreme weather events Aotearoa New Zealand has seen in decades, Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan says. More >>
Kelburn House Fire
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 3:53 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
People are advised to avoid the area to allow Fire and Emergency crews to work on containing the fire. There are no people inside the building. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #7
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 2:21 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
The drone was quickly grounded and air operations were able to resume after a break of around 10 minutes. More >>
Update 5:30pm - Fire At Lake Ohau
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 5:41 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Fire crews have made good progress today. As of this evening 91% of the perimeter is controlled to 50m (meaning no hot spots within 50m) and the remaining 9% controlled to 10m (meaning no hot spots within 10m). Two crews will be on scene to monitor overnight. ... More >>
UPDATE 8.30am - FIRE AT LAKE OHAU
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 8:27 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
There has been little fire activity overnight. We have cooler and good conditions for firefighting today. Today ground crews and heavy machinery working to manage hot spots and further secure and control the fire perimeter. This means creating ... More >>
UPDATE 6.30PM - Fire At Lake Ohau
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 6:28 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Around 15 people (including two fire crews) will be on scene to monitor the fire overnight. We are expecting better firefighting conditions and less wind this evening. Drones will be operating tonight to map hot spots and critical areas for fire crews ... More >>
Update 7.30am - Fire At Lake Ohau
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 8:38 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Due to strong winds overnight there have been a few flare-ups. Fire crews are managing these and will continue fighting the fire today. Helicopters are not currently able to fly due to the strong winds. This will be reassessed if the weather changes. It ... More >>
Update 6.45pm - Fire At Lake Ohau
Monday, 5 October 2020, 6:48 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
This will be the last update for tonight. We will issue the next update by 7am Fire fighting has continued at Lake Ohau today in challenging conditions, with strong winds and warm temperatures. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Rob Hands said ... More >>
Update 6.30am - Fire At Lake Ohau
Monday, 5 October 2020, 6:48 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Four fire crews have been working overnight to protect homes and a tree plantation in the Lake Ohau area. Fire and Emergency’s Incident Commander, Steve Jones, said that two of the crews were protecting remaining homes in Lake Ohau Village and the ... More >>
Update 04 October 8.30pm - Fire At Lake Ohau
Monday, 5 October 2020, 6:12 am | Fire Emergency New Zealand
Four fire appliances will be on duty in the Lake Ohau Village and surrounding area to protect houses and other structures overnight (04 October). Fire and Emergency’s Incident Controller Steve Jones said that the 11 helicopters fighting the fire had ... More >>
Change In Fire Season For Much Of The Waikato
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 4:18 pm | Fire Emergency New Zealand
The fire seasons for much of the Waikato has changed from prohibited to either open or restricted. An open fire season means fires can be lit without authorisation, while a restricted season means fires can be lit if a permit is obtained. Areas now More >>
