Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Emergency Alerts

Waiinu Beach Fire

Date published: 15 December 2025 at 6:23 pm

Last edited: 15 December 2025 at 6:23 pm

STAY INSIDE notice

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is fighting a large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.

Crews will continue working through the night. The helicopters will cease operations at sunset.

There is smoke and ash in the vicinity. Residents of Waiinu Village should stay inside, close all doors and windows and ensure their air conditioning systems are turned off.

Residents should also be ready to evacuate. Ensure you have a bag packed with your essential items. 

There will be an evacuation point at the Waverley Community Centre. 

If you have concerns, please contact 069273027. 

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand is partnering with NEMA and other agencies including NZ Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health to use the Emergency Mobile Alerts to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk. The Emergency Mobile Alerts system operates in accordance with an agreed Support and Operational Model developed by NEMA in consultation with the participating agencies.