Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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

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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.

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Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire for safety, with crews on duty to monitor the fire. Active firefighting resumes in the morning.

Evacuation of Whakapapa Village - Tongariro Fire Update #8

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Whakapapa Village is being evacuated as a precaution due to the fire in the Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #7

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The air attack on the Tongariro National Park fire will continue until twilight, when aircraft will be grounded for the night.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #6

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Precautionary evacuations of five facilities in the vicinity of the Tongariro fire are almost complete.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #5

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Additional aircraft are being deployed to help fight the wildfire in Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #4

9 November 2025 | Emergency Information

Fresh crews are being briefed before beginning work on the second day of operations at the wildfire in the Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

8 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire burning in the Tongariro National Park has grown to an estimated 400 hectares.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #2

8 November 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire in the Tongariro National Park is not under control. Trampers have been evacuated from the area while firefighting continues.