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Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury
9 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.
Onehunga Fire Update #5
8 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews are making good progress at the scene of an industrial fire in Onehunga.
Lee Valley Fire Update #7
8 February 2024 | Announcements
The fire at Lee Valley is expected to be fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to put out.
Lee Valley Update #6
8 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery operators are continuing efforts to contain the Lee Valley fire and bring it under control.
Onehunga Fire Update # 4
8 February 2024 | Announcements
Onehunga timber and waste fire update #4 Crews continue to work at the fire ground today
Lee Valley Fire Update #5
8 February 2024 | Announcements
The Lee Valley fire is not yet controlled or contained, but there has been no reported damage to property overnight, aside from the forest itself.
Lee Valley Fire Update #4
7 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.
Onehunga fire update #3
7 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters will continue operations overnight at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga.