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Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2

Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.

Regulations for evacuation schemes

Canterbury District fire update

Crews to remain at Waipara fire into the weekend Fire crews will remain at the scene of the Waipara fire for another day with the site not yet ready to be handed back to the landowner.

Fireworks and sky lanterns ban revoked for Wellington region, Wairarapa moves to open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is easing fire restrictions across the Wellington District.

Care must be taken when using electric blankets this winter

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging caution when using electric blankets this winter, following release of a Coroner’s Findings into a fatal fire in Northland, Wellington.

Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Waitaki Fires Update #1

Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.

Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone

The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.