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Update #1 Clarence Valley Fire
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 12:37 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is fighting a fire in the Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park (Clarence Valley). Our crews are working closely with the Department of Conservation (DOC). We were alerted to the fire just after 6pm last night (27 January 2021). There ... More >>
Prohibited Fire Season For Marlborough
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 4:03 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All of Marlborough, both urban and rural areas, is moving to a prohibited fire season from 0800 on Wednesday 27 January 2021. A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires and all previously granted fire permits are no longer valid. Kaikoura ... More >>
Canterbury Update: 1.30pm
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 1:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All of Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have suspended all fire permits, with immediate effect. Permits are granted when an area is in a restricted season, as is Canterbury, and parts of the upper South Island. However, Fire and Emergency’s ... More >>
Fire Permits In Nelson/Tasman Suspended During Hot Weather
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 1:05 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All active fire permits in the Nelson Tasman district with the exception of Nelson Lakes, Murchison, and Golden Bay West have been placed on a 48 hour suspension, effective immediately says Principal Rural Fire Officer Ian Reade. "Like quite a bit of ... More >>
Prohibited Fire Season For Gisborne/Tairawhiti
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 11:57 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Gisborne/Tairawhiti is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am Tuesday 26 January 2021. A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires and all previously granted fire permits are no longer valid. Principal Rural Fire Officer Ray Dever ... More >>
Pines Beach fire update #3
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 6:40 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The large scrub fire at Pines Beach near Christchurch is now contained but not controlled. More >>
Pines Beach fire update #2
Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 6:37 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The large fire at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi in Christchurch remains uncontained as at 7pm this evening. 18 crews and 4 helicopters have been battling the scrub fire this afternoon which has reached 20 hectares in size. Firefighters also continue ... More >>
Pines Beach Fire Update 1
Monday, 25 January 2021, 5:09 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are fighting a large scrub fire at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi in Christchurch which is threatening houses. The 111 call came in at 3.06pm today and as at 4.30pm 18 crews and three helicopters are attending the fire. The ... More >>
Middleton Chemical Spill Update
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 2:50 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is attending a chemical spill in Middleton, Christchurch. Crews were called to the scene at 12.35pm this afternoon. On arrival they found 1000L of nitric acid had been spilt. Working with police, a cordon was put up around the ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Otago District’s Central Zone
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 8:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 20 January. The central zone includes Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Naseby, Ranfurly, Kurow, Otematata, Omarama and Middlemarch. There has ... More >>
Cass Bay Fire: Update 3
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 4:31 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Residents evacuated due to the fire at Cass Bay will shortly be allowed back to their homes. Crews were first called to the fire at around 1.30pm. It is believed to have burnt through at least 15 hectares. Three helicopters and four ground crews ... More >>
Cass Bay Fire: Update 2
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 4:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A number of properties have been evacuated as Fire and Emergency continues to fight a fire near Cass Bay, near Christchurch. Three helicopters and four appliances are actively fighting the fire which crews were first called to at about 1.30pm this ... More >>
Cass Bay Fire: Update 1
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 3:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Crews are continuing to work on a scrub fire at Cass Bay, near Christchurch. Lyttelton-Governors Bay Road, near the scene of a fire at Cass Bay is expected to remain closed until about 5.30pm this afternoon. Access to the road has been shut off since a fire broke ... More >>
UPDATE: Investigation Into Ship Fire At Napier Port
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 2:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency’s investigation into the cause and origin of the ship fire at Napier Port in December last year is now complete. The investigation found the fire was accidental caused during operations to remove the cargo and started in the ... More >>
Strong Winds Increase Fire Danger For Canterbury
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 2:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn. Strong winds are fanning the fires and making them difficult to combat. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bruce Janes says the winds have been gusting ... More >>
Rawene Fire: Update 2
Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 6:16 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
18 January 2021 A fire at Rawene in the Far North is now contained. Fire and Emergency was initially called to the Rawene Road fire at about 3pm this afternoon. It has burnt through 10 hectares. Up to six helicopters and seven appliances have been working ... More >>
Rawene Fire: Update 1
Monday, 18 January 2021, 6:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is working to contain a fire at Rawene in the Far North. Crews were first called at about 3pm this afternoon. Currently, there are seven appliances and four helicopters are fighting the fire. The blaze has caused the closure of Rawene ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Wairarapa
Monday, 18 January 2021, 10:06 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Wairarapa moves to a restricted fire season as of 8am Wednesday 20 January. Principal Rural Fire Officer Phill Wishnowsky says a restricted fire season means people need a fire permit it they want to light an outdoor fire in the Wairarapa. ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Honours’ Recipients Congratulated
Thursday, 31 December 2020, 10:49 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list ... More >>
Ahipara Fire: Update 3
Wednesday, 30 December 2020, 11:24 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Some residents are returning to their homes after being evacuated because of a fire at Ahipara overnight. Fire and Emergency was first called to the fire at Ahipara Gumfields Historic Reserve at about 5.45pm yesterday (29 December). The fire has ... More >>
