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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Papakura fire update #4

6 March 2025 | Announcements

Firefighters are making good progress to extinguish deep-seated burning, and the warning to stay indoors and avoid smoke exposure is no longer in force.

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.

Papamoa brigade to turn off fire siren

4 March 2025 | Announcements

The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.

Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago

4 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

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.