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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 10]
Ōtāhuhu Fire Final Update
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller James Hall says that firefighters are in the clean-up phase, making sure that all the material that was burning inside the buildings is completely out. More >>
Ōtāhuhu Fire Update #3
Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The building where the fire was first reported was already well ablaze when the first crews arrived. It then spread to an adjoining premises. More >>
Ōtāhuhu Fire Update #2
Friday, 1 November 2024, 6:05 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
An emergency mobile alert was issued shortly before 5pm to warn people in the area to stay inside with doors and windows shut, to avoid being exposed to smoke. That advice is still in place. More >>
Firefighters Tackling Large Factory Fire In Ōtāhuhu
Friday, 1 November 2024, 4:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Residents and businesses in the immediate vicinity are advised to stay inside and keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke being produced by the fire. More >>
Fire And Emergency Warns Of Fireworks Dangers
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:56 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says fireworks cause unwanted fires and the toll these fires can take is significant. More >>
North Waikato Wetland Fire Update #14
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 12:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
It’s estimated the fire burnt through 1039 hectares over five days, much of it through the Whangamarino wetland, an area of great ecological and cultural significance. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #12
Friday, 25 October 2024, 10:29 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Mark Tinworth says three helicopters and 22 personnel on the ground will be in operation. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #11
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire has not grown in size throughout Thursday, with aircraft used to extinguish hotspots this afternoon. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #10
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Mark Tinworth says people near the fire should contact the Environmental Health Officer for advice before using food, feed or water from storage tanks for drinking as these may have been impacted by smoke and ash from the fire. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire #9
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 7:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire remains at 1024 hectares with a 15-kilometre perimeter. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #8
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 3:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
There have been a number of questions asked regarding the risk to the community and businesses in the local area. Fire and Emergency have been working to establish and maintain communication and guidance with all involved. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #6
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 11:10 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Mark Tinworth says the fire now has a perimeter of 15 kilometres and has burned more than 1,000 hectares of land. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #5
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire now has a perimeter of 11 kilometres and has burned through more than 520 hectares in the Island Block area. More >>
Waikato Wetland Fire Update #4
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 3:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Mark Tinworth says the fire now has a perimeter of 10 kilometres, and has burned through around 477 hectares in the Island Block area, including the Whangamarino wetlands. More >>
Cantabrians Urged - Do Not Light Outdoor Fires
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 2:08 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
District Commander Dave Stackhouse says higher temperatures (26 - 30 degrees centigrade) and gusty north westerly winds are forecast for Canterbury and people need to be alert to the fire danger. More >>
Waikato Swampland Fire Update #3
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 12:04 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire is not yet controlled and is spreading through Whangamarino Wetland a Department of Conservation area of environmental significance. More >>
Waikato Swampland Fire Update #2
Monday, 21 October 2024, 9:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the fire around 1.15pm. It has since spread through approximately 35 hectares of scrub and swampland. More >>
Waikato Fire Burning Through Swampland
Monday, 21 October 2024, 6:22 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Shane Bromley says four fire trucks, five tankers and two helicopters are responding to the fire, with another helicopter on its way. More >>
Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade Celebrates 150 Years
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Reefton is one of the older volunteer fire brigades at the heart of New Zealand communities for more than 150 years. Nowadays, around 12,000 people volunteer in nearly 600 fire brigades across New Zealand. They make up around 80 percent of Fire and Emergency ... More >>
Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade Celebrates 150 Years Serving Mid-South Canterbury
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
"A lot has changed in 150 years for our community, but we have always remained committed to serving Temuka and wider Mid-South Canterbury," he says. More >>
