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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 8]
Outdoor Fires To Be Restricted In Canterbury And Mid-South Canterbury
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 4:49 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which can be applied for at www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>
West Melton And Kirwee Fires Update
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 2:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Dave Key says the crews on the ground at both fires today have put in a big effort in hot conditions. More >>
Canterbury Fires Update
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Incident Commander Dave Key says that both fires are contained. Work today has focused on blacking out the perimeter of the firegrounds. Crews will be patrolling overnight to deal quickly with any flare-ups. More >>
West Melton Fire Update #5
Monday, 9 December 2024, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
There has been no damage to homes. One farm shed has reportedly had some damage, and fences have been burnt. More >>
Restricted Fire Season Declared For All Wairarapa Today
Monday, 9 December 2024, 8:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
This means the Inland Central, Inland Northern, South Wairarapa and Western Ranges fire zones join the Northern, Central and Southern Coast zones already in a restricted fire season. More >>
Large Fire Near West Melton Update #4
Monday, 9 December 2024, 6:50 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Up to 14 crews with trucks, tankers and heavy machinery were able to keep the fire from reaching any houses. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #13
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 5:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Colin Russell says there were a few small flareups, but crews were able to deal with them. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #11
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 6:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Colin Russell says it is not feasible to establish containment lines right around the perimeter of the fire because of the terrain. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #10
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 2:33 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
With light winds currently blowing, Incident Commander Colin Russell says the 110 personnel, supported by three heavy machinery and five helicopters, will be working hard across the fire ground. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #9
Friday, 6 December 2024, 7:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Brian Keown says winds are forecast to strengthen overnight, so the crews will be kept busy. More >>
Fire Seasons Further Restricted As Fire Risk Spikes In Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 6 December 2024, 5:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay District Manager Glen Varcoe says the fire risk has escalated rapidly to an intensity which is extremely alarming. More >>
Fire And Emergency Warns Of Extreme Fire Risk Around New Zealand
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
During a prohibited fire season, there is a ban on open-air fires, as any fire could easily spread and get out of control. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an open-air fire needs a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Prohibited And Restricted Fire Seasons For Tairāwhiti From Saturday
Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The remainder of the Tairāwhiti District is moving to a restricted fire season also effective from 8am on Saturday 7 December 2024, until further notice. The zones moving to a restricted fire season are Whangaōkena, Tairāwhiti ki te Raki, Tairāwhiti ... More >>
Castle Hill Fire Update # 8
Friday, 6 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Three fire investigators are on the fire ground now in a joint investigation with Police which, because of the size of the fire, is likely to take most of next week. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #7
Friday, 6 December 2024, 10:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
"We have nine helicopters alongside three fixed-wing aircraft attacking the fire from the air, while 15 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are fighting the fire on the ground," he says. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Welcomes 22 New Career Firefighters
Friday, 6 December 2024, 8:52 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The recruits graduated from their 12-week training course at a ceremony held at the Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Training Centre (NTC) where they officially swapped their green trainee helmets for their new yellow operational helmets. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #6
Friday, 6 December 2024, 8:17 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
There will be 15 trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground this morning, while helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft will attack the fire from the air. More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #4
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 7:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
It is a lot easier for people to leave now rather than trying to complete an emergency evacuation in the middle of the night, so we are encouraging people to stay with friends and family or return home if this is their holiday home, says Incident Commander ... More >>
Bridge Hill Fire Update #3
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 4:24 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Resources on the ground and in the air remain the same, with nine helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft and 12 trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the scene. More >>
Rash Of Vegetation Fires In Otago
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 4:19 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago District Commander Phil Marsh says strong winds, warm temperatures and low humidity are making some of the blazes challenging to contain. More >>
