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Outdoor Fires Banned In Coastal Wairarapa From Friday
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The northern, central and southern coastal zones will be in a prohibited fire season, after changing from open to restricted fire seasons last week. This area includes Aorangi Forest Park and the eastern coast up to Mataikona. More >>
Fire Restrictions Spread Further Across Southern Hawke’s Bay
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay Group Manager Tony Kelly says the restricted fire zone now covers most of Hawke’s Bay as a result of the increasing fire risk on the East Coast. More >>
Burnham Vegetation Fire Update #2
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
There are 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground, with five helicopters in the air. More >>
Multiple Grass Fires Near Burnham
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
People should avoid the area and follow the instructions of Fire and Emergency crews if people are already in the area. More >>
Further Fire Restrictions For Nelson-Marlborough This Summer
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 2:53 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire zone of Sandy Bay already prohibits all outdoor fires, Waimea already has a restricted fire season, and Golden Bay, Lake Rotoiti and Murchison are in an open fire season for now. More >>
Outdoor Fires To Be Restricted In Canterbury And Mid-South Canterbury
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 4:49 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which can be applied for at www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>
West Melton And Kirwee Fires Update
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 2:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Dave Key says the crews on the ground at both fires today have put in a big effort in hot conditions. More >>
Canterbury Fires Update
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Incident Commander Dave Key says that both fires are contained. Work today has focused on blacking out the perimeter of the firegrounds. Crews will be patrolling overnight to deal quickly with any flare-ups. More >>
West Melton Fire Update #5
Monday, 9 December 2024, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
There has been no damage to homes. One farm shed has reportedly had some damage, and fences have been burnt. More >>
Restricted Fire Season Declared For All Wairarapa Today
Monday, 9 December 2024, 8:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
This means the Inland Central, Inland Northern, South Wairarapa and Western Ranges fire zones join the Northern, Central and Southern Coast zones already in a restricted fire season. More >>
Large Fire Near West Melton Update #4
Monday, 9 December 2024, 6:50 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Up to 14 crews with trucks, tankers and heavy machinery were able to keep the fire from reaching any houses. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #13
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 5:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Colin Russell says there were a few small flareups, but crews were able to deal with them. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #11
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 6:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Colin Russell says it is not feasible to establish containment lines right around the perimeter of the fire because of the terrain. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #10
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 2:33 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
With light winds currently blowing, Incident Commander Colin Russell says the 110 personnel, supported by three heavy machinery and five helicopters, will be working hard across the fire ground. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #9
Friday, 6 December 2024, 7:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Brian Keown says winds are forecast to strengthen overnight, so the crews will be kept busy. More >>
Fire Seasons Further Restricted As Fire Risk Spikes In Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 6 December 2024, 5:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay District Manager Glen Varcoe says the fire risk has escalated rapidly to an intensity which is extremely alarming. More >>
Fire And Emergency Warns Of Extreme Fire Risk Around New Zealand
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
During a prohibited fire season, there is a ban on open-air fires, as any fire could easily spread and get out of control. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an open-air fire needs a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Prohibited And Restricted Fire Seasons For Tairāwhiti From Saturday
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The remainder of the Tairāwhiti District is moving to a restricted fire season also effective from 8am on Saturday 7 December 2024, until further notice. The zones moving to a restricted fire season are Whangaōkena, Tairāwhiti ki te Raki, Tairāwhiti ... More >>
Castle Hill Fire Update # 8
Friday, 6 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Three fire investigators are on the fire ground now in a joint investigation with Police which, because of the size of the fire, is likely to take most of next week. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #7
Friday, 6 December 2024, 10:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
"We have nine helicopters alongside three fixed-wing aircraft attacking the fire from the air, while 15 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are fighting the fire on the ground," he says. More >>
