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Total fire ban for Otago and Southland
Monday, 15 January 2018, 3:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The sweltering heat many parts of the country are experiencing has Fire and Emergency calling for people to be extra vigilant, as the fire risk is higher than ever. More >>
Total Fire Ban For Southland
Sunday, 14 January 2018, 8:19 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A total fire ban has been imposed across Southland from midnight tonight, January 14. The ban comes in the wake of today’s 32 degree highs. More >>
Northland scrub fire contained
Friday, 12 January 2018, 11:37 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Six helicopters and dozens of firefighters have managed to contain a fire that ripped through 133 hectares of scrub in Northland. More >>
Fire and Emergency urging people to heed total fire ban
Thursday, 11 January 2018, 1:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency urging people to take heed of total fire ban Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people not to be fooled by the wet weather as the fire risk remains high. More >>
Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 11:30 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is making a plea to Kiwis to be vigilant about fire safety over the coming weeks, as firefighting crews worked through the night and this morning to get two fires in Canterbury under control. More >>
Fire and Emergency warns people to make their home safe
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 11:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Kiwi Christmas means BBQs and lots of rellies cramming into the home. But Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning with the festive season, there comes additional fire risks with summer activities and having more people in the home. More >>
Restricted and Prohibited Fire Seasons for Most of NZ
Monday, 11 December 2017, 4:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
-- Most areas of New Zealand are now in Restricted or Prohibited Fire Seasons, following the extremely hot, dry and windy start to summer. Make sure you go to checkitsalright.nz to check the fire season in your area. More >>
Fire and Emergency urges people to take action now
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 11:46 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters do not join most Kiwis in welcoming the hot dry weather across the country, and are urging the public to take action now to keep their properties safe from fire. More >>
Fire in Motueka Valley - Update
Sunday, 3 December 2017, 8:19 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency received a 111 call at 12:30pm today from a homeowner in the Motueka Valley who reported a fire behind their house. The fire had spread into a steep hillside of 10-year-old pines and was burning uphill. More >>
Fire and Emergency NZ committed to learning from Port Hills
Friday, 3 November 2017, 10:22 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released the independent review into the operational response to the Port Hills Fires. More >>
New Zealand firefighters to help combat Canadian wildfires
Friday, 4 August 2017, 11:46 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying firefighters and incident management specialists to help contain wildfires raging in Canada. More >>
