Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Waikari Fire Update #4

Waikari Fire Update #4

Three crews of firefighters are back at work on the Waikari fire in the Hurinui District this morning, supported by one helicopter.

Incident Commander Des Irving says steady rain overnight meant conditions became very slippery so firefighters on the night shift were brought down from the hills early this morning for safety.

Today’s crews have been airlifted to the fireground by helicopter and are working with handtools to mop up hotspots.

The work of extinguishing the fire has been helped by the rain and the cool conditions. If the current rate of progress continues, the fireground may be handed back to the landowners later today.

Des Irving is cautioning that the rain has not changed the underlying high fire danger, and he is asking people to remain vigilant and to call 111 immediately if they see smoke.