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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 50]

Far North implored to take fire prohibitions more seriously

Monday, 10 February 2020, 2:41 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously. More >>

UPDATE Rangitikei Fire Brandon Hall And Pukepapa Roads

Sunday, 9 February 2020, 11:38 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

The vegetation fire in the Rangitkei district, near Santoft on Brandon Hall and Pukepapa roads, is now contained. Firefighters have returned to the site this morning to continue mopping up, damping hot spots and monitoring for any flare ups. There ... More >>

Prohibited Fire Season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

Friday, 7 February 2020, 8:57 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Principal Rural Fire Officer Nigel Dravitzki says all fire permits have been cancelled as of 8 am this morning ( Friday 7 February). More >>

Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury

Thursday, 6 February 2020, 7:10 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The Dunlops Road fire continues to burn along the riverbank in the vicinity of Dunlops Road, Loburn, while the Daiken Fire is burning along the riverbank to the east of the Ashley-Loburn Bridge. More >>

Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 10:14 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

While much needed rain fell last night and this morning bringing a small reprieve, there is still work to be done to extinguish the two fires near the Ashley/Rakahuri River in North Canterbury. More >>

Tikokino Hawke's Bay Fire Update - 5am

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 7:28 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

A fire just outside Tikokino on SH50 has flared up again overnight due to the strong winds. Around 50 firefighters have been working to manage the fire overnight. SH50 is closed at Tikokino and is likely to remain closed until at least lunchtime. People ... More >>

Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 10:02 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency continue to fight two significant fires near the Ashley/Rakahuri River in North Canterbury. More >>

Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 11:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency continue to fight two significant fires near the Ashley/Rakahuri River in North Canterbury. A third blaze was discovered at the old dumpsite behind the Rangiora Showgrounds at approximately 6.30am this morning. The fire was quickly ... More >>

Prohibited fire season declared in The Central North Island

Monday, 3 February 2020, 5:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Central Lakes, Bay Of Plenty Coast and Pumicelands.. More >>

Review of NZ International Conference Centre fire underway

Friday, 31 January 2020, 3:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway. More >>

Change in fire season status for Auckland

Friday, 24 January 2020, 12:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region. More >>

Change in fire season status for Canterbury

Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 2:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

From midnight Friday, it is putting the region (Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui) into a prohibited fire season. More >>

Fire and Emergency NZ investigating false alarm

Monday, 20 January 2020, 9:13 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand is investigating what caused a number of our fire station sirens from Tauranga to Waihi to activate yesterday evening. More >>

Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 08/01/2020 4pm

Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 4:15 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency and Pan Pac forestry crews have made good progress on securing the 12km perimeter of the fire today. More >>

Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 08/01/2020 9.30am

Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 10:01 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on the fire at Tangoio, Hawke's Bay, today, with 55 firefighters on the ground plus forestry crews from Pan Pac working on securing the perimeter of the fire. More >>

Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 6.30pm

Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Overnight a drone will be deployed to scan the site for hot spots, using an infrared camera. More >>

Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 6pm

Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

However, the fire is not yet extinguished. Around 55 firefighters will return to the site tomorrow to continue work to put the fire out. Mop up activities will likely take several days. More >>

Tangoio fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 2pm

Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 2:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is making progress on the Tangoio fire and is considering whether to reduce the number of helicopters this afternoon. More >>

Tangoio fire: Hawke’s Bay 7/1/2019: 9am

Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 9:59 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to work on containing a fire Tangoio Settlement Road. More >>

Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 9:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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