Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

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.

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Auckland Hillside Road recycling plant fire update #3

24 April 2025 | Emergency Information

The Hillside Road recycling plant fire in Auckland's Wairau Valley is now controlled

Christchurch industrial fire update #2

7 April 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surround buildings.

Firefighters responding to large industrial fire in Christchurch

7 April 2025 | Emergency Information

Multiple Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a large industrial fire in Bromley, Christchurch.

Papakura fire update #3

5 March 2025 | Emergency Information

Smoke from the fire at a Papakura metal recycling premises is being noticed over a larger area of Auckland due to a wind change.

Papakura fire brought under control

5 March 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura has been brought under control. A smoke warning remains in force.

Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force

5 March 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the fire burning at a metal recycling plant in Papakura but the fire will take several hours to extinguish.

Waipoua River fire update #8

2 March 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening.

Waipoua River fire update #7

1 March 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have more accurately measured the perimeter, now 5.8 kms. Thermal imaging shows no fire outside the perimeter.