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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.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #4
10 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to battle the vegetation fire in Whangārei today.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #3
10 January 2025 | Announcements
While yesterday our crews focused on structure protection, today the focus turns to getting a containment line around the fire.
Whangārei vegetation fire update #2
9 January 2025 | Announcements
We currently have five helicopters on site, four with buckets and one acting as observation and they will be operating until sundown.
Whangārei vegetation fire update
9 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei.
Fires restricted in Waikato district from Friday
9 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared that the Waikato district will be in a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 10 January until further notice.
Outdoor fires restricted in Te Tai Tokerau Northland
9 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Te Tai Tokerau Northland will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 10 January 2025 until further notice.