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Port Hills Update #17

Firefighters have eliminated half of the hotspots on the Port Hills that were identified by thermal imaging last night and early this morning.

Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.

More hot dry weather for Hawke’s Bay – more fire restrictions imposed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has now placed around three-quarters of Hawke’s Bay into either a restricted or prohibited fire season, until further notice.

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.

Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season

This holiday season Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.

Indoor fires and heaters

Did you know that one in six house fires start in the bedroom?

Otago’s Central and Upper Waitaki zones return to restricted fire season

The Central and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will return to a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 5 December, until further notice.

Code of Practice for Fire Fighting Water Supplies and Indicative Cost Benefit Analysis - Report #56 (2004)

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