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One spark nearly costs Wendon farmer their home
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
A spark from a ride-on lawnmower blade hitting a stone is believed to have sparked a grass and hedge fire that came close to claiming a Wendon farmhouse today.
Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.
Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update
7 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #12
5 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The Pegasus fire remains contained and under control on Saturday.
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #11
4 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains contained within its perimeter.
Incident Controller, Graeme Knight says the Tūhaitara Coastal Park is now closed.
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #10
4 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains within containment lines and there is no change to the perimeter.
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #9
4 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within containment lines overnight.
Incident Controller Graeme Knight says there were no major flare-ups through the evening.
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #8
3 November 2022 | Emergency Information
Fire investigators have concluded their investigation into the start of the fire at Pegasus Beach.