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Distress flares are not fireworks
Friday, 22 December 2006, 1:37 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
Boaties who use distress flares as a substitute for fireworks displays are not only breaking the law, but are triggering fires, The National Fire Authority says. More >>
Fireworks ban imperative
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:20 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
Given recent high winds over parts of New Zealand and the resulting drying of vegetation many Rural fire authorities are bracing themselves for what could be the worst Guy Fawkes fire season in five years. More >>
Fire Weather Warning
Friday, 13 October 2006, 11:11 am | National Rural Fire Authority
The winds that have impacted across New Zealand over the past 24 hours have provided problems with a number of rural vegetation wildfires. More >>
Fire Danger Warning
Friday, 15 September 2006, 11:41 am | National Rural Fire Authority
Over the last two weeks a number of significant fires have occurred in Southland, Otago and Canterbury largely due to burnoffs escaping due to the high wind conditions associated with dry conditions that are being experienced in these areas. Many of ... More >>
Third NZ Deployment to the USA wildfires requested
Sunday, 10 September 2006, 1:18 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
National Rural Fire Officer Murray Dudfield received a third request yesterday from the USA National Interagency Fire Centre (NIFC) at Boise, Idaho for assistance with the management of wildfire in the North West States of the USA.. More >>
Fire Danger Warning
Tuesday, 17 January 2006, 3:29 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
Over the last few weeks a number of significant fires have occurred in Northland, Nelson and Canterbury largely due to the high wind conditions associated with dry conditions that are being experienced in these areas. More >>
Total Fire Ban
Thursday, 1 September 2005, 5:45 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
A total fire ban has been declared by the National Rural Fire Officer across North and Central Otago and Canterbury for the following 24 hours taking effect from midday today. More >>
National Rural Fire Authority Fire Danger Warning
Thursday, 8 January 2004, 10:18 am | National Rural Fire Authority
Strong northwest winds up to 100 km/h in exposed places are forecast for today for the Wairapapa, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago. More >>
Increased Fire risk prompts Fire Bans
Monday, 5 January 2004, 7:50 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
A number of Rural Fire Authorities have imposed Prohibited fire seasons due to the increasing fire risk in some parts of the country. A Prohibited fire seasons is established under the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977, and means a total fire ban and the lighting ... More >>
Fire Danger Warning
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 11:28 am | National Rural Fire Authority
The continuing spell of fine weather and lack of rain in Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Kapiti, Wairarapa, Wellington, Nelson/Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago has created drought conditions which are causing concern for Rural Fire Authorities. Fire dangers ... More >>
National Rural Fire Danger Warning
Friday, 7 February 2003, 6:19 pm | National Rural Fire Authority
The wind forecast for the weekend and the lack of significant rain are predicted to cause widespread extreme fire dangers. Areas that do not get significant rainfall over the next 24-48 hours are more likely to have extreme fire dangers. More >>
National Rural Fire Authority: Fire Danger Warning
Friday, 31 January 2003, 12:47 am | National Rural Fire Authority
High winds forecast today and tomorrow are predicted to cause widespread extreme fire dangers. There is rain forecast for today and tomorrow however there is little indication of the amount. Areas that do not get significant rainfall over the next ... More >>
