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.

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Bridge Hill fire update #13

8 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

High winds at the Bridge Hill fire have not caused any breakouts on Sunday.

Bridge Hill fire update #11

7 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

The focus of operations at the Bridge Hill fire has shifted from containment to control of the fire.

Bridge Hill fire update #10

7 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.

Bridge Hill fire update #9

6 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have seven crews monitoring the Bridge Hill fire tonight.

Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand

6 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.

More fire season restrictions as fire risk spikes in Hawke’s Bay

6 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Hawke’s Bay from 8am on Monday 9 December 2024, until further notice.

Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8

6 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.

Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week

6 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.