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Waitaki Fires Update #2
11 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters supported by helicopters are working to put out the two fires in the Waitaki District which began shortly after midnight.
Waitaki Fires Update #1
11 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.
Church Street update
8 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.
Wellington chemical leak final update
6 March 2024 | Emergency Information
People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.
Chemical Incident in Central Wellington
6 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington. People should avoid the Salamanca Rd / Kelburn Parade area.
Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury
6 March 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today
5 March 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has published its Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs presented in December 2023.
How to safely burn crop residue
4 March 2024 | Community Education
Fire can be an effective way to remove crop residue after crops have been harvested, in preparation for the next round of planting. However, crop burns can pose