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Black Jack fire update #8
14 January 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters will target two clusters of hotspots today that were identified by thermal imaging of the Black Jack fireground overnight.
Black Jack Fire Update #6
13 January 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire.
Black Jack Fire Update #7
13 January 2025 | Announcements
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground tonight to identify deapseated pockets of fire.
Black Jack Fire Update #5
13 January 2025 | Announcements
Four ground crews and three helicopters will be working on the vegetation fire off Black Jack Road on the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #3
10 January 2025 | Announcements
While yesterday our crews focused on structure protection, today the focus turns to getting a containment line around the fire.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #2
9 January 2025 | Announcements
We currently have five helicopters on site, four with buckets and one acting as observation and they will be operating until sundown.
Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated
31 December 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters from Prebbleton, Papamoa, Ōtāne, Whangārei and Mataura.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand combines with Australian team to support Vanuatu earthquake response
20 December 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel responding to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu have joined with their Australia