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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 18]

Large Industrial Rubbish Fire In Onehunga

Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 3:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga. There are 22 crews on the ground working to contain the large fire that is 60 metres by 50 metres in size. One structure is on fire and a ... More >>

Kirwee And Glasnevin Fire Updates

Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 1:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency crews have been working very hard overnight to extinguish and dampen down hotspots within the fire area. There are two crews on site today continuing to monitor and extinguish the fire. There are several areas of deep-seated burning ... More >>

Large fire near Waipara, avoid SH1

Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 8:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire on both sides of State Highway 1, south of Waipara. People are advised to avoid the area and delay all travel if planning to use this road. Crews from seven brigades are currently in attendance, ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #10

Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 8:05 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters have continued to make good process on extinguishing the fire at Kirwee on Tuesday. However, Incident Controller Bryan Keown says the fire is deep seated and burning underground, meaning it will take some time to fully extinguish. "It ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #8

Monday, 5 February 2024, 7:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Two ground crews and a drone crew will monitor the fire ground overnight at Kirwee to ensure the fire remains under control. Two helicopters will fly until dusk tonight as work to extinguish the fire continues. Incident Controller Dave Berry says the ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #6

Monday, 5 February 2024, 11:50 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Residents evacuated following a large scrub fire near Kirwee will be able to return to their properties late this morning. Incident Controller Dave Berry says Fire and Emergency has been working with Selwyn District Council’s Emergency Management ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #4

Monday, 5 February 2024, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Dave Berry says that seven helicopters and eight crews of firefighters are working on the fire today, supported by heavy machinery. ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #4

Monday, 5 February 2024, 9:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Dave Berry says that seven helicopters and eight crews of firefighters are working on the fire today, supported by heavy machinery. ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #3

Monday, 5 February 2024, 9:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Graeme Knight said it appeared that there had not been any damage ... More >>

Kirwee Fire Update #2

Monday, 5 February 2024, 9:53 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The large vegetation fire near Kirwee is burning through pines and scrub in an area estimated at 2.5km long and 500m wide. Incident Controller Dave Key says firefighters are currently focusing on protecting structures and preventing spot fires. Police ... More >>

High Fire Danger Forecast For Next Week

Sunday, 4 February 2024, 3:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency is urging the public to be cautious next week with high and extreme fire danger expected for many areas. This includes Central Otago, the Mackenzie Basin, South Canterbury’s high country, Canterbury, Marlborough, Wairarapa, Northland ... More >>

Wellington Region Moves To Restricted Fire Season

Friday, 2 February 2024, 10:00 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The Wellington region moves to a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 2 February until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit. You can apply for a permit at www.checkitsalright.nz ... More >>

Restricted Fire Season For Mid-South Canterbury Plains And Coastal Zones

Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 3:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit. You ... More >>

Prohibited Fire Season For Canterbury District

Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 9:48 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. The prohibited fire season applies ... More >>

Hurunui District Fire Update #2

Saturday, 27 January 2024, 7:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters and heavy machinery are continuing to work on putting out the fire beside the Hurunui River at Domett. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Bruce Janes says there are still pockets of active fire being extinguished and "the ... More >>

Hurunui District Fire Update

Saturday, 27 January 2024, 6:15 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Domett Rd area of Hurunui District has been contained but is still burning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Bruce Janes said that the fire spread quickly from the side of Domett Rd and is currently estimated ... More >>

Prohibited Fire Season Extends To All Wairarapa

Monday, 22 January 2024, 5:40 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

All of the Wairarapa moves into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Tuesday 23 January, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. Last week, a prohibited fire season was ... More >>

Canterbury Fires Update #11

Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:10 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency crews will continue to monitor the fire ground at the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa today. The fire is contained and under control. Crews remained at the scene overnight, and extinguished numerous hot spots. There was a flare up ... More >>

Canterbury Fires Update #8 - Swannanoa

Sunday, 21 January 2024, 7:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire, which is burning over an estimated 12 hectares in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Bruce Janes said that one helicopter ... More >>

Canterbury Fires Update #10

Sunday, 21 January 2024, 5:33 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters have put out two large grass fires in Canterbury and are in the last stages of mopping up a third. Amberley Fire and Emergency crews carried out final checks on the Amberley fire ground this afternoon and at 4pm handed the property ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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