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Firefighters decontaminating Stoke building after fire
24 January 2023 | Emergency Information
People in Stoke are asked to stay away from Elms St in Stoke while fire crews decontaminate a building where there has been a fire this morning.
Helicopters working to contain fire at Riwaka near Motueka
24 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Smoke from a fire in a forestry block at Riwaka Valley is visible from Motueka but no other property is at risk.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4
21 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots. The road is open.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) Update #1
20 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Ground crews and helicopters have resumed work on a vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road this morning.
Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year
20 January 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for Otago’s Clutha zone
20 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Clutha zone has moved to a Prohibited Fire Season as of 8am today, Friday 20 January 2023, until further notice.
Restrictions on outdoor fires in much of South Canterbury
20 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning that a permit will be required to light most kinds of outdoor fires.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #2
20 January 2023 | Emergency Information
The vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road has been contained.