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Third wildfire preparedness meeting for Twizel community
13 March 2024 | Announcements
Twizel's Volunteer Fire Brigade is hosting the third in a series of meetings encouraging people living on the outskirts of town to be prepared for a wildfire.
Port Hills fire final update
13 March 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has completed operations on the Port Hills after last month’s fire but remains ready to react swiftly to any further incidents in the area.
Waitaki Fires Update #4
12 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Today 10 fire crews (35 firefighters), supported by one digger, continue to work on extinguishing a vegetation fire at Nenthorne.
Waitaki Fires Update #3
11 March 2024 | Announcements
Both fires are fully contained and crews are mopping up hot spots
Waitaki Fires Update #2
11 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters supported by helicopters are working to put out the two fires in the Waitaki District which began shortly after midnight.
Waitaki Fires Update #1
11 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.
Church Street update
8 March 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.
Wellington chemical leak final update
6 March 2024 | Emergency Information
People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.