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Lee Valley Fire Update #5
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 9:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Four crews of firefighters and two heavy machinery operators worked through the night at the Lee Valley fire. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Steve Trigg says two urban crews were tasked with protecting structures while the two rural crews ... More >>
Lee Valley Fire Update #3
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 7:31 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All six helicopters fighting the Lee Valley fire have been grounded because of a drone sighted in the area. A seventh helicopter has also been stood down before it reached the fireground. Police are actively seeking the drone operator. Fire and ... More >>
Onehunga Fire Update
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 6:40 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A large timber and waste fire in Onehunga is now contained. Around 40 firefighters, supported by two helicopters, are working to extinguish the fire which is currently measuring 50 x 30 metres. There is also damage to a building within the site. Fire ... More >>
Lee Valley Update #2
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 6:38 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters from nine brigades are responding to the fire Lee Valley, supported by aerial attack from helicopters with monsoon buckets. Eleven houses on River Terrace between the Lee Valley Bridge over the Wairoa River and Mead Road have been evacuated ... More >>
Lee Valley Fire Update #1
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 6:37 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant vegetation fire in the Lee Valley, in the Tasman District. There are three separate areas of fire, spreading uphill into a pine plantation. Five helicopters are supporting ground crews. People in the ... More >>
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 >>
