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Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

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

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

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

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Tongariro fire update #7

Tongariro fire update #7

9 December 2025

Fire crews have fully contained the fire at Tongariro National Park.

The containment line was completed this afternoon.

One crew will remain to monitor the fire overnight, while a drone crew will conduct a flight to check for deep-seated hotspots.

Incident Controller Renee Potae praised the efforts of everyone involved today.

“It’s been a big effort from everyone involved.

“We will still have a presence tomorrow, with three ground crews, one tanker and one helicopter at the fireground.

“We’ll work through tomorrow with the aim of handing the incident to the Department of Conservation on Thursday.”

This will be the final update on the fire tonight unless there are any significant developments.

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