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Bridge Hill fire update #11
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The focus of operations at the Bridge Hill fire has shifted from containment to control of the fire.
Bridge Hill fire update #10
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.
Bridge Hill fire update #9
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have seven crews monitoring the Bridge Hill fire tonight.
Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.
More fire season restrictions as fire risk spikes in Hawke’s Bay
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Hawke’s Bay from 8am on Monday 9 December 2024, until further notice.
Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.
Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.
Bridge Hill fire update #7
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Bridge Hill is now approximately 980 hectares in size following mapping this morning.