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.

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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Waipoua River fire update #4

Waipoua River fire update #4

27 February 2025

The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained. The fire is still 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter.

Crews will remain on site tonight to focus on structure protection around Waipoua settlement.

Three helicopters will be back in the air at first light tomorrow morning. Crews will be on the ground attacking the fire and extending containment lines shortly after. Heavy machinery will be back working to strengthen containment lines tomorrow too. 

For the safety of the public and our crews, people are asked to stay away from the area.  

We thank the communities affected for their understanding as we work to get this fire under control. We also thank all those involved in fighting the fire and supporting people impacted by this fire. 

Unless there is a significant change tonight, the next update will be tomorrow morning. 

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