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Waipoua River Fire Update #3
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 4:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Following more accurate mapping, the fire size has been updated to 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter. Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says the ground crews have been working hard to get the fire contained. More >>
Waipoua River Fire Update #2
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 12:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Around 20 homes were evacuated on Wednesday night as the fire took hold. A community meeting was held with evacuees this morning. More >>
Waipoua River Fire
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 7:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency will continue attacking the fire until nightfall and will remain on site for observation overnight. More >>
All Of Wellington District To Move To Restricted Fire Season
Monday, 24 February 2025, 3:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast entered a restricted season on 28 January. Now, Wellington's city suburbs, Hutt Valley and all of the Wairarapa will join those areas in moving to a restricted season. More >>
Fire And Emergency Responds To Church Fires In Masterton
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 1:59 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fires are being treated as suspicious and have been referred to Police. More >>
Outdoor Fires Prohibited In Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Areas
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 4:08 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Manawatū-Whanganui District Manager Nigel Dravitzki says the lack of rain, warm temperatures, and drying winds are set to continue, so outdoor fires are being prohibited as a safety precaution. More >>
Te Aro Apartment Block Fire Extinguished
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 4:38 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
There is smoke on all levels and firefighters have been ventilating the building. Six fire trucks, one aerial appliance (ladder truck), a command unit and operational support vehicles attended. More >>
Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #5
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 2:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Commander Dave Key said that operations would continue tonight and tomorrow. More >>
Lewis Pass Road Fire Update #2
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 9:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire is currently 80 percent contained and 60 percent controlled. More >>
Lewis Pass Road Fire Update
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 5:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
There are around 40 firefighters, 20 Fire and Emergency trucks, tankers and support vehicles along with nine helicopters working to get the fire contained. More >>
Fireworks And Open Air Fires Prohibited In Strath Taieri Zone
Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Parts Of Hawke's Bay
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:20 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Hawke’s Bay District Manager Glen Varcoe says the decision to move these zones into a restricted season is due to prolonged warmer temperatures, drying winds, and lack of rainfall. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Deploys Aviation Specialist To Tasmanian Fires
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 11:26 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Ken Cooper says the Tasmanian Fire Service and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service have been managing a number of significant vegetation fires sparked by dry lightning strikes since 3 February. More >>
Fire Investigators Seek Help From Roxburgh Community After Town Hall Fire
Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:03 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire investigator John Smalls says that his team is doing everything they can to get a clear picture of the fire’s progress, and people in Roxburgh may be able to help determine how and where the fire started. More >>
Outdoor Fires To Be Restricted In Manawatū-Whanganui District
Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need to go to www.checkitsalright.nz to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Otago’s Alpine Area
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:34 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says the current warm, dry weather is forecast to continue over the next few weeks, raising the fire risk in Otago’s fragile alpine environment. More >>
Hot, Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Southland
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 10:19 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz . More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Seeks Local Advisory Committee Members In Wellington
Monday, 3 February 2025, 11:30 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency’s local advisory committees help work with communities, businesses and industries to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies when they happen. More >>
Fire Restrictions Eased For Wairarapa’s Southern Coast
Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
From 8am Monday 3 February, all of Wairarapa will be in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Tiwai Peninsula Vegetation Fire Update #3
Friday, 31 January 2025, 3:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Hamish Angus says that despite warmer conditions this afternoon, firefighters have been able to hold down any potential flare-ups. More >>
