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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #1

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Waitangi Bridge ship fire update #1

4 Pipiri 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working to extinguish a fire on a historic ship by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia.

Four crews responded to the fire on The Tui at 4am, and two further crews have been dispatched to assist.

The timber ship is fully on fire and is already significantly damaged.

There were no people on board overnight.

The cause is not yet known.

The fire is generating some smoke around Paihia and Waitangi and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows shut.

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