Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Fire and Emergency NZ for InfoPages here.
Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 42]
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 >>
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 >>
