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Bridge Hill fire #12
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Bridge Hill is largely controlled, but firefighters will be on high alert as the wind picks up through the day.
Bridge Hill fire update #13
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
High winds at the Bridge Hill fire have not caused any breakouts on Sunday.
Bridge Hill fire update #11
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The focus of operations at the Bridge Hill fire has shifted from containment to control of the fire.
Bridge Hill fire update #10
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.
Bridge Hill fire update #9
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have seven crews monitoring the Bridge Hill fire tonight.
Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.
More fire season restrictions as fire risk spikes in Hawke’s Bay
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Hawke’s Bay from 8am on Monday 9 December 2024, until further notice.
Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.