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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 >>
Canterbury Fires Update # 9
Sunday, 21 January 2024, 1:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All three large vegetation fires in North Canterbury remain contained and controlled with two in mop up stage. Swannanoa Six fire crews are working to suppress the vegetation fire burning over an estimated 12 hectares in and around the Waimakariri riverbed ... More >>
Canterbury Fires Update #7
Saturday, 20 January 2024, 5:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Swannanoa Forty firefighters, supported by four helicopters, have contained the fire burning in and around the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa, stopping it spreading further. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Des Irving says the fire ... More >>
Canterbury Fire At Swannanoa Update
Saturday, 20 January 2024, 3:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews and four helicopters are responding to a vegetation fire reported in the bed of the Waimakariri River at Diversion Road, Swannanoa in Canterbury. The fire was reported at 2.50pm, on the North side of the river bed, and is spreading More >>
