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Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained
30 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Vegetation fire along train track in Western Bay of Plenty is now contained.
Fire crews respond to multiple calls after Mangawhai tornado
26 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are responding to multiple calls following a tornado reported in Mangawhai around 3am.
Taheke vegetation fire
16 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to a vegetation fire at Taheke, which began at around 12.45pm this afternoon.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #4
12 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Crews did a great job on the fire today and it is now contained and under control.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #3
12 January 2025 | Emergency Information
While the fire is under control, it is not yet contained. It is hoped the fire will be contained by the end of today.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2
12 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update
11 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Due to the vegetation that is burning and the steep hillside, we have closed Black Jack Road to keep motorists safe until further notice.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #5
10 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand now has the vegetation fire in Whangārei under control, and is standing crews down for the evening at 8pm.