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Waitaki Fires Update #1
11 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information
Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.
Church Street update
8 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.
Wellington chemical leak final update
6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information
People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.
Chemical Incident in Central Wellington
6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington. People should avoid the Salamanca Rd / Kelburn Parade area.
Prohibited fire season for Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury
6 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Waihaorunga Zone in Mid-South Canterbury will be moving to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 6 March, until further notice.
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today
5 Poutūterangi 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has published its Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs presented in December 2023.
How to safely burn crop residue
4 Poutūterangi 2024 | Community Education
Fire can be an effective way to remove crop residue after crops have been harvested, in preparation for the next round of planting. However, crop burns can pose
Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone
1 Poutūterangi 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.