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Waikari Valley and Port Hills fire updates - 9am Monday
19 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Updates for the fires at Waikari Valley and Port Hills in Canterbury.
Port Hills Update #17
18 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.
Port Hills Fire Update #16
18 February 2024 | Announcements
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills fireground have identified hotspots that ground crews will be targeting in today’s firefighting operations.
Port Hills Update #15
17 February 2024 | Announcements
The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 24km perimeter and firefighters are strengthening containment lines before strong winds arrive.
Parts of Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season
17 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice.
Port Hills update #14
17 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.
Port Hills update #13
16 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.
Port Hills Update #12
16 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Residents will have controlled access to Worsleys Road up to 358 Worsleys Road from 3pm.