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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 12]
Matakana Fire Update #7
Tuesday, 26 December 2023, 5:43 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting is expected to continue on Matakana Island for several days. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Jeff Maunder said thermal imaging from last night’s drone flights had identified around 200 hotspots that would have to be dealt with. ... More >>
Matakana Fire Update #6
Tuesday, 26 December 2023, 7:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency’s specialist drone crew will be working on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground so that firefighters will be able to target them tomorrow. Incident Controller ... More >>
Matakana Island Fire Update #4
Monday, 25 December 2023, 7:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Helicopters and fire crews have now contained the large scrub and pine slash fire on Matakana Island, first reported on Saturday evening. Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander Jeff Maunder says the fire has burnt through approximately 37 ... More >>
Matakana Fire Update #5
Monday, 25 December 2023, 4:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting is continuing on Matakana Island, where a vegetation fire has been burning in scrub and forestry slash since Saturday night. The fire was contained last night and firefighters worked through the night, supported by heavy machinery, ... More >>
Matakana Fire Update #3
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 2:28 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters continue to work on containing a fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, with extra resources being sent to the island today. Fire and Emergency District Commander Jeff Maunder said the immediate aim was to prevent the ... More >>
Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 1:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Two helicopters, nine fire trucks and 24 crew are battling a forestry fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the fire at 7.36pm on Saturday evening. Crews monitored the fire overnight ... More >>
Forestry Fire On Matakana Island
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 7:51 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
"Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a forest fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty at 7.36pm this evening. We have several crews in attendance at the fire in a forestry block in south Matakana," says Fire ... More >>
Further Fire Restrictions For Mid-South Canterbury
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 11:11 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District. The Mackenzie Basin, which moved into a restricted season last week, will move into a prohibited ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season And Fireworks Ban For The Coromandel This Holiday Period
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:33 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. You can apply ... More >>
Southland Moves To Restricted Fire Season
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:28 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. You can ... More >>
Far North Moves Into Prohibited Fire Season
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:27 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice. This means no open-air fires will be permitted in the Far North as the fire danger continues to increase in the area. Declaring the prohibited season, ... More >>
Fire Risk For Inland Otago Set To Spike
Monday, 18 December 2023, 4:36 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hot, windy and dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago in the middle of the week will sharply increase the risk of fire and make it more challenging for firefighters to respond. People in Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes and the Upper ... More >>
Keeping Fire Safe This Festive Season
Monday, 18 December 2023, 12:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to make fire safety a priority these holidays. "A classic Kiwi summer means firing up the barbecue and having friends and family over to stay and we want everyone to have an enjoyable summer ... More >>
Increased Fire Risk Brings Fire Season Changes Across Otago
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:15 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A sharp increase in fire risk has brought about a number of fire season changes across the Otago District as of 8am on Monday 18 December, until further notice. The Central, Naseby, Upper Waitaki, Lakes, Glendhu Bluffs and Lake Ōhau zones will ... More >>
Fire Restrictions For Mackenzie Basin
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 1:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer. A temporary fireworks ban covering the area will come into effect from 8am tomorrow, Friday 15 December, until ... More >>
Large Fire In Te Rapa, Toxic Smoke Warning
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 7:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Resident in the Hamilton suburbs of Chartwell and Rototuna are advised to stay inside with their windows and doors closed as Fire and Emergency battles a large fire in Te Rapa, Hamilton. An Electronic Mobile Alert was sent to residents in those areas ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Urges Caution Following Fire Near Nelson
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:43 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is reminding people to be very careful with their fire activity following a fire near Nelson on Tuesday. The fire started at a firewood supply yard near Appleby around 4pm after a permitted burn pile got out of control. Crews and ... More >>
Firefighters Remain At The Scene Of Three South Island Vegetation Fires
Sunday, 10 December 2023, 7:38 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Bobby Lamont ... More >>
Otago’s Lakes Zone Enters Restricted Fire Season
Friday, 8 December 2023, 3:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Lakes zone in Otago will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Saturday 9 December, until further notice. This zone incorporates Queenstown and Wanaka and joins Central and Upper Waitaki zones in a restricted season. Central and Upper Waitaki ... More >>
Fireworks Ban At Northland’s Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula And Ripiro Beach
Friday, 1 December 2023, 8:46 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fireworks are banned in the Ahipara township and surrounds, on the Karikari Peninsula, and at Ripiro Beach from Friday 1 December, until further notice. Northland District Manager, Wipari Henwood, says lighting fireworks in the hot, dry, and windy conditions ... More >>
