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    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

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    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

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    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

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    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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Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2

Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2

15 December 2025

Firefighters will be making the most of relatively benign conditions this morning to try and contain the fire burning in the Lismore forest near Parikino.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have four ground crews supported by five helicopters and heavy machinery working on the fire.

Assistant Commander Renee Potae, the Incident Controller, says the overall size of the area affected by the fire is still around 100 hectares with several fires burning within the perimeter. At present, the fire is burning on the forest floor.

“We will be working hard to get on top of it before the heat of the day when the fire behaviour will be more active.”

Fire and Emergency’s Incident Management Team is working closely with the forestry company that manages the forest.

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