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Hawke’s Bay Moves To Restricted Fire Season, Tararua East Goes Prohibited
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 8:47 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Starting from 8am on Tuesday, 20 February, the following areas in Hawke’s Bay move to a restricted fire season. They are rural and coastal Wairoa, Mahia Peninsula, Heretaunga/Ahuriri, Hawke’s Bay Coast, Pahiatua, Eketahuna, and West, South, and ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #21
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 8:44 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
About 20mm of rain fell on the Port Hills fireground this morning. Incident Controller Steve Kennedy says overnight crews made great progress eliminating many of the hotspots and also the deep seated burning at one of the largest skid sites. The specialist ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #20
Monday, 19 February 2024, 6:40 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Port Hills fire Incident Commander Steve Kennedy says the dampening down and the creation and widening of fire breaks have proven themselves against the stronger winds today. "We’ve had 100 firefighters and 20 support personnel working ... More >>
Waikari Valley Fire Update #3
Monday, 19 February 2024, 3:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Waikari Valley jumped its containment line this afternoon, but more than 50 firefighters, with assistance from two helicopters, have been working successfully to contain it once again. The 300-hectare fire remains active, fanned by high winds ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #19
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:50 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Drone crews have identified 17 more hotspots at the Port Hills fire, meaning there are now 40 hotspots that firefighters are actively working to extinguish today. There are 100 firefighters and 20 support personnel working alongside five helicopters ... More >>
Waikari Valley And Port Hills Fire Updates
Monday, 19 February 2024, 9:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Waikari Valley Five helicopters and around 50 firefighters are continuing to work to bring the vegetation fire in Waikari Valley in North Canterbury under control this morning. The fast-moving fire started around 8pm on Sunday, with evacuations ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #17
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 7:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were located by thermal imaging last night and early this morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Steve Kennedy said the dayshift had put in a big effort to cool 28 out ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #16
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills fireground have identified hotspots that ground crews will be targeting in today’s firefighting operations. Fire and Emergency’s specialist drone crew began their work after sunset last night, and ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #14
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 7:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today. Incident Controller Steve Kennedy said the intention was to create a 50 metre wide edge around the whole 24km perimeter of the ... More >>
Parts Of Nelson Tasman Move To A Prohibited Fire Season
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 7:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. ... More >>
Port Hills Update #15
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 5:12 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 24km perimeter and firefighters are making strenuous efforts to strengthen containment lines before the onset of strong winds that are forecast to develop tomorrow afternoon. Fire and Emergency ... More >>
Port Hills Update #13
Friday, 16 February 2024, 6:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend. Incident Commander Dave Stackhouse says a massive effort from all our firefighters, helicopters, diggers and support ... More >>
Port Hills Update #11
Friday, 16 February 2024, 10:40 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today. Incident Commander Dave Stackhouse says the fire has burnt through 650 hectares, with a 14km perimeter. The fire is now 70 per cent contained. ... More >>
Correction - Port Hills Update #10
Friday, 16 February 2024, 9:26 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting continues on the Port Hills this morning, with 28 crews being briefed at 6am to take over from the night crews. They will be supported by 15 helicopters dropping water on the fire and two fixed wing aircraft laying fire retardant. Heavy ... More >>
Port Hills Update #10
Friday, 16 February 2024, 9:24 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting continues on the Port Hills this morning, with 28 crews being briefed at 6am to take over from the night crews. They will be supported by 15 helicopters dropping water on the fire and two fixed wing aircraft laying fire retardant. Heavy ... More >>
Port Hill Update #9
Friday, 16 February 2024, 9:20 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Helicopters have finished aerial firefighting for the night, but 23 crews of firefighters will continue to work on the Port Hills fire overnight. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Stephen Butler says the crews will be carrying on with structure protection, ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #9 Hoon Hay Valley Rd And Early Valley Rd Residents Can Return Home
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 3:55 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says cordons are being shifted in Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd to the last house on the road. All residents of these roads can now return. Residents of Worsley Rd who need urgent access to retrieve items ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #8
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 2:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting efforts at Christchurch’s Port Hills are continuing as the fire is still not considered contained. Commander Dave Stackhouse says the fire is still approximately 630 hectares in size. "Our firefighters and support crews are ... More >>
Fire Plans Public Consultation Is Now Open
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 12:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened public consultation on its Fire Plans. A Fire Plan outlines the particular fire risk conditions that exist or are likely to exist for a specific area, the local policies and procedures for the management ... More >>
Port Hills Fire Update #7
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 10:39 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills. The fire is measuring 630 hectares in size. Incident Controller Dave Stackhouse says there are currently 28 appliances, 15 helicopters, two fixed wing ... More >>
