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Manawatu and Rangitikei move to open fire season
16 April 2021 | Announcements
At 8 am, Monday 19 April, Manawatu, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts will move to an open fire season.
Smoke alarms prove lifesaving in Titahi Bay
13 April 2021 | Announcements
A resident in Titahi Bay is thankful for the smoke alarms that alerted them and their neighbours to a kitchen fire over the weekend.
Extreme fire danger in Otago over Easter
1 April 2021 | Announcements
There is extreme fire danger in Otago over Easter. Fire permits are suspended across Otago & open air fires are temporarily prohibited in the Central Zone.
Check your smoke alarms this daylight saving weekend
1 April 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants you to help yourself this weekend when daylight saving ends and check your smoke alarms are working.
Charleston gets home fire safety advice
4 February 2021 | Announcements
Charleston residents have been learning about the fire risks they face at home, and how to prepare for them.
House fire in Pokeno prompts warning that fire gets real, fast
2 February 2021 | Announcements
A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan.
Hawke's Bay people urged to be vigilant about fire danger
25 January 2021 | Announcements
Hot and windy weather is forecast for Hawke's Bay this week. Fire and Emergency NZ is urging people to be extra vigilant about the risk of scrub fires.
Strong winds increase fire danger for Canterbury
19 January 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is currently at two fires in Canterbury, one at Cass Bay and the other at Loburn.