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Lee Valley Fire Update #5
8 February 2024 | Announcements
The Lee Valley fire is not yet controlled or contained, but there has been no reported damage to property overnight, aside from the forest itself.
Lee Valley Fire Update #4
7 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.
Lee Valley Fire Update #3
7 February 2024 | Announcements
An unauthorised drone seen flying around the fireground caused all helicopters to be grounded this evening, completely disrupting firefighting operations.
Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3
4 February 2024 | Announcements
Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.
Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District
31 January 2024 | Announcements
The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.
Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa
20 January 2024 | Announcements
Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.
Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires
16 January 2024 | Announcements
Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.
Titahi Bay fire update #6
13 January 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.