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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.

Waikato wetland fire update #13

Fire and Emergency will continue to monitor the Whangamarino wetland fire through the long weekend.

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.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Monday 23 February, the thirteenth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

Don't complain about fireworks on Facebook - call 111

People in the Mackenzie Basin who are concerned about backyard fireworks should call 111 straight away rather than posting about it on Facebook afterwards.

Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #3

Crews continue to work on the Black Jack Road vegetation fire this afternoon.