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Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)
Restricted fire season for Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (13 January).
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.
Restricted fire season for Southland
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season is now in place for Southland, as at 7am this morning ( 12 January).
Restricted fire season for West Coast
10 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
All of Buller and Grey Districts are now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am this morning (10 January).
High fire danger forecast for the West Coast
2 January 2023 | Announcements
High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.
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.