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Chatham Islands Fire in Process of Being Contained

4 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Two helicopters and two firefighting crews have been in action today working on the Chatham Islands fire – which is now in the process of being contained.

Chatham Island Fire Update

3 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Firefighters deployed to help fight large wild fire in the Chathams

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 14 personnel to help fight the large wild fire in the Chatham Islands.

Large wild fire in Chatham Islands

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been fighting a significant fire in a remote part of the Chatham Islands since early yesterday.

Severe Weather Update

1 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Wildfire on Governors Bay Road, Christchurch

1 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Members of the public are asked to avoid Governor’s Bay Road, near Cass Bay, as Fire and Emergency responds to a wildfire.

Fire and Emergency apologise for releasing personal information

31 January 2018 | Announcements

Yesterday afternoon, Fire and Emergency New Zealand released two reports regarding our Port Hills fire investigations.

Fire and Emergency releases further Port Hills reports

30 January 2018 | Announcements

Almost a year since the fires on Canterbury’s Port Hills, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working hard to ensure its well prepared for similar events.