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Change In Fire Season For The Kaipara District
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 3:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March. This means the whole of Northland will be in a restricted fire season except for Limestone Island in Whangarei ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Wellington
Monday, 1 March 2021, 9:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Wellington is now in a restricted fire season. The change in season came into effect 9am Monday 1 March and includes Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. Principal Rural Fire Officer Craig Cottrill says this means anyone wanting ... More >>
Manawatu Rural Areas Move To Restricted Fire Season From Wednesday
Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 10:38 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Rangitikei, Manawatu and Palmerston North rural districts will move from an open fire season to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 24 February. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bradley Shanks says, "ground conditions in the districts ... More >>
Changes To Fire Seasons In Northland
Friday, 19 February 2021, 3:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Far North and Whangārei districts have moved to a restricted fire season today (19 Feb 2021). Kaipara district and Limestone Island in Whangārei Harbour remain in a prohibited fire season. No fires in the open air are allowed in these areas. ... More >>
Takapau Fire
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 7:32 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A fire at Takapau in Central Hawke's Bay is now contained. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire at 2.20pm this afternoon (11 February). The fire has burnt through 35 hectares. Crews from around Central Hawke's Bay responded to the fire. Principal ... More >>
Change Of Fire Seasons For The Wairarapa And Tararua District
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 2:37 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved the Wairarapa into a prohibited fire season effective from 8am today (Tuesday 9 February 2021) This means there is now a total ban on all outdoor fires in the Wairarapa, and all previously granted permits are ... More >>
Update 5 - 8am 6/1/2021: Tangimoana Forest Fire
Saturday, 6 February 2021, 8:53 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Tangimoana forest fire is now 100% contained. One helicopter, ground fire crews and heavy machinery will be on scene today, working to strengthen the containment lines and manage any hotspots. "Crews have done a great job and worked very ... More >>
Update 4 - 5pm: Tangimoana Forest Fire
Friday, 5 February 2021, 4:44 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have made good progress on the Tangimoana forest fire today. The fire is now around 95% contained. Updated mapping has shown the fire has burnt 53ha. Helicopter operations have wound down for the day. Ground crews and heavy machinery will continue ... More >>
Update 3 - 2.30pm: Tangimoana Forest Fire
Friday, 5 February 2021, 2:27 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire is 90% contained but still actively burning in the centre. We are expecting to reduce the number of helicopters in around an hour. The fire won’t be completely out today. Crews are expecting to be on scene for a couple of days to create blackout ... More >>
UPDATE 1 - 7.30am: Tangimoana Forest Fire
Friday, 5 February 2021, 7:49 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is currently fighting a fire on Lake Road, Oroua Downs in the Manawatu Tangimoana forest. We were called to the fire around 6pm last night. As at 7am this morning (5 Feb) it has burnt through 40ha of forestry. Heavy machinery ... More >>
Prohibited Fire Season For Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 8:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay is now in a prohibited fire season, as at 8am 3 February. A total fire ban is now in place for the whole of the East Coast from East Cape to Takapau. Principal Rural Fire Officer Trevor Mitchell says this means no outdoor fires, including ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Waikato
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 8:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February. The restricted fire season will be in the following areas; South of Mangatangi in Waikato, Waipa, Otorohanga, Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, Waitomo, and the South Waikato ... More >>
House Fire In Pokeno Prompts Warning That Fire Gets Real, Fast
Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 8:55 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan. Area Manager Geoff Purcell says the fire started from a lawn mower that was still hot from use. The wind blew ... More >>
Matawaia Fire: Update 3
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 7:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Pipiwai Road at the fringe of the Matawai fire is now open. The road was closed for a period as contractors worked to stabilise trees as a result of the fire. The trees on the roadside have been made safe and the road is now open. Ground crews ... More >>
Amberley Fire: Update 2
Friday, 29 January 2021, 5:16 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on a tyre fire at Amberley. Crews were called to the fire at 3.10pm. Around 45 firefighters from across North Canterbury are working on it. The fire is now contained. Fire and Emergency recommends people ... More >>
Amberley Fire: Update 1
Friday, 29 January 2021, 4:12 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is attending a tyre fire at Amberley, north of Christchurch. We were first called at about 3.10pm Multiple crews from Amberley, Waipara, Woodend, Waikari, Sefton, Rangiora and command unit from Christchurch are in attendance. Fire ... More >>
Update #3 29/1/2021 2.30pm: Clarence Valley Fire
Friday, 29 January 2021, 2:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire is fully contained and under control. Firefighters have been back out to the site this morning to mop up. Following further mapping this morning, the confirmed size of the fire is 296.5ha. A fire investigator has gone to the site today to undertake ... More >>
Matawaia Fire: Update 2
Friday, 29 January 2021, 2:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Matawaia has caused the closure of a section of Pipiwai Road. The road is blocked because the fire has compromised a couple of trees hanging over the road and Fire and Emergency needs to make the road safe. The road is closed from around ... More >>
Matawaia Fire Update
Friday, 29 January 2021, 12:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to a large scrub fire at Matawaia in the Far North. The first call to the fire was at 3.35pm yesterday. The fire has now burnt through at least 178 hectares. Most of the fire is contained, ... More >>
Update #2 1.30pm: Clarence Valley Fire
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 1:24 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire is contained. It is still burning but we are making good progress. Five helicopters are still working and are expected to stop operations later this afternoon. Firefighters will be back on the scene tomorrow morning to monitor and mop up. An ... More >>
