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Firefighters battle scrap metal blaze in South Auckland

Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 8:09 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

A massive fire at a scrap metal yard in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu could burn all day, despite the efforts of more than 80 firefighters at the scene. More >>

Chatham Islands fire deployment ends

Friday, 2 March 2018, 2:44 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s 30-day deployment to the Chatham Islands ended today with the final crew heading home. More >>

Fire and Emergency respond to flooding in Kapiti Coast

Thursday, 22 February 2018, 8:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to multiple calls about widespread flooding in Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington, this morning. More >>

Fire and Emergency respond to hundreds of weather callouts

Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 9:45 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to hundreds of weather related callouts overnight as ex-tropical Cyclone Gita moved across the country. More >>

Fire and Emergency NZ marks a year on from Port Hills fires

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The two fires that broke out on February 13 eventually merged and burnt through 1,600 hectares of land. Firefighters worked to save more than 90 homes, but nine homes were lost and five others were damaged. At its peak, the fire had 100,000 kilowatts ... More >>

Chatham Islands Fire - Update

Friday, 9 February 2018, 12:57 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters are working tirelessly to fully extinguish a massive scrub fire on the Chatham Islands, but it could take up to three weeks to do so. More >>

Chatham Islands Fire Now Contained

Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 5:28 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Chatham Islands Fire Now Contained The fire burning on the Chatham Islands has now been contained. “Good progress has been made over the past three days limiting the spread of the fire. Ground crews and helicopters have been working long hours ... More >>

Chatham Islands Fire in Process of Being Contained

Sunday, 4 February 2018, 3:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Two helicopters and two firefighting crews have been in action today working on the Chatham Islands fire – which is now in the process of being contained. More >>

Chatham Island Fire - update as at 6.30 pm, February 3

Saturday, 3 February 2018, 6:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to fight the large fire on Chatham Island tonight, More >>

Update on Chatham Islands Fire

Saturday, 3 February 2018, 11:15 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire conditions in the Chatham Islands have eased overnight thanks to rain. An expected southerly change did come through overnight, but without the feared wind strength and this has meant residents along Waitangi Wharf – Owhenga road have been allowed ... More >>

Firefighters to fight large wild fire on Chatham Islands

Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:28 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 14 personnel to help fight the large wild fire on Chatham Island. More >>

Large wild fire in Chatham Islands

Friday, 2 February 2018, 1:02 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been fighting a significant fire in a remote part of the Chatham Islands since early yesterday. The fire is south of Waitangi Wharf - Owenga Road. More >>

Severe Weather Update - Fire and Emergency NZ

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 9:27 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to multiple weather related incidents throughout the country ranging from flooding to lifted roofs and spot fires caused by downed power lines, says Assistant National Commander Rob Saunders. More >>

Wildfire on Governors Bay Road, Christchurch

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 3:09 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Members of the public are asked to avoid Governor’s Bay Road, near Cass Bay, as Fire and Emergency responds to a wildfire. More >>

Dunedin Fire - Update 4

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 9:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Residents evacuated from 100 homes due to the Dunedin fire last night are returning home this morning. More >>

Dunedin Fire - Update 3

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 8:30 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Heavy rain overnight has helped firefighters who have been working tirelessly to help contain the fire in Burnside, Dunedin. More >>

Invercargill fire still smouldering

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 8:29 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

A fire at a wood chip mill near Invercargill continues to burn and could take several days to fully extinguish. More >>

Dunedin fire: Update

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 9:09 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Dozens of residents have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters battle a large fire in Burnside in Dunedin. More >>

Firefighters battling multiple fires in Otago and Southland

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 6:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Six helicopters and six crews are battling a fire on McLeods Road, in Burnside in Dunedin. More >>

Firefighters battling large fire near Invercargill

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 5:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters are battling a large fire that has broken out in a forest company yard near Invercargill. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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