Open fire season for Mid South Canterbury
12 April 2023
The restricted fire season in all of the Mid South Canterbury High Country has been revoked.
The change took place at 11.59pm Tuesday 11 April 2023, with an open season now in place.
This means the whole of Mid South Canterbury is now in an Open Fire Season, with the exception of the Geraldine Forest Zone, the Waimate Forest Zone and all Public Conservation Lands. These areas remain in a permanent restricted fire Season, with permitsrequired for open air fires in those areas.
Fire and Emergency District Manager Rob Hands says the approach of winter with lower temperatures and higher humidity has reduced the risk levels to the point that fire restrictions are no longer required.
However, he says he wants everyone to still ensure that any outdoor burning is carried out in a safe and considerate manner.
For more information on outdoor burning activities, head to checkitsalright.nz or call 0800 658 628.