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

News and media

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Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

4 February 2024 | Announcements

Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #2

4 February 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire is contained. Roads in the area remain closed and people in the area should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #1

3 February 2024 | Emergency Information

People in the Saleyards Rd area of Otahuhu should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke from a large fire at a scrap yard, reported about 10pm.

Change of fire season for Thames-Coromandel zone

2 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Rain across the Waikato district has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.

Wellington region moves to Restricted Fire Season

2 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Wellington region moves to a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 2 February until further notice.

Large grass fire near Seddon contained

31 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained a large grass fire in the Seddon area of Marlborough.

Restricted fire season for Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones

31 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice.

Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District

31 January 2024 | Announcements

The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.