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Electrical fire prompts fire safety reminder
25 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders that electrical appliances do have a fire risk & need to be used safely.
Severe wind warnings for Canterbury - so don’t light fires
25 September 2020 | Community Education
With severe winds forecast for Canterbury over Sunday and Monday, people are urged to take every precaution to stop fires starting or spreading.
Take two easy steps to protect your family from fire this Daylight Saving
24 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to take two easy steps this Daylight Saving weekend when our clocks go forward one hour.
Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home
23 September 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.
Fire and Emergency warns against burn offs while heavy winds forecast
22 September 2020 | Announcements
Forecasters are expecting heavy winds to hit Canterbury overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Fire and Emergency want anyone planning a burn to hold off.
Smoke alarms are life savers
21 September 2020 | Community Education
Smoke alarms saved lives this weekend - alerting residents to a kitchen fire in the Hawke’s Bay.
Check the forecast before you light - Canterbury
17 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants Cantabrians to think about the weather if they are planning to burn this spring.
Hold off lighting fires in the Hawke’s Bay amid wind warnings
16 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency asks Hawke’s Bay residents to hold off lighting fires & to check any previous burn sites are out with high winds expected over the weekend.