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Port Hills Fire Update #21

About 20mm of rain fell on the Port Hills fireground this morning.

Pukaki Downs fire update #12

Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this afternoon.

Christchurch industrial fire update #2

The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surround buildings.

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.

Differentiating Strong and Struggling Volunteer Brigades - Report #150 (2017)

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The focus of this research was to identify the key factors that differentiate strong and struggling volunteer brigades.

Effectiveness of fire safety systems for use in quantitative risk assessments - Report #89 (2008)

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Fire and Emergency NZ alerted to 12 incidents in urban areas during strike period

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to 12 incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 19 August). There were 22 calls to Fire and Emergency in total across the country.

Prediction of fire weather and fire danger - report #83 (2007)

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