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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
Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone
1 March 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.
Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season
27 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.
Port Hills Fire Update #28
25 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire
Port Hills Fire Update #27
24 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire crews continue to dig out and extinguish hot spots in the area of the Adventure Park on Christchurch's Port Hills.