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Onehunga Fire Update # 4

Eight fire crews including two ladder trucks and support staff are at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga which started just after 1pm yesterday afternoon.

Smoke from wetlands fire continuing to impact areas near Dargaville

The fire west of Dargaville burning in wetlands is continuing to produce large amounts of smoke, and will do for at least the next three days.

Toxicity of Building Contents in building fires #173 [2019]

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This evidence review explores the contribution of common furnishing materials to fire death or injury as a result of toxic smoke inhalation in NZ.

Pegasus Beach Fire Update #4

The Pegasus Beach fire is still burning and is covering an estimated 200 hectares of land.

Shelley Bay Structure Fire Update #2

Fire and Emergency crews continue to work with Wellington City Council to clear the site of this morning’s large building fire in Shelley Bay, Wellington.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #2

The vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road (Coronet Peak) has been contained.

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

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Wildfire risk remains high in parts of rural Canterbury

While much of the South Island is on alert for flooding, Fire and Emergency is reminding Cantabrians that parts of their region are still at risk from wildfires and urging people in rural areas to stay vigilant.