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Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign
1 September 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.
Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin
1 September 2023 | Announcements
A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated.
Advisory: Fire and Emergency sends specialists to assist Canadians to fight wildfires
25 August 2023 | Announcements
A fifth deployment of Fire and Emergency and forestry company specialist personnel are departing Auckland airport to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Canada
Live on TV house burn reaches 700,000 to show the speed and danger of fire
16 August 2023 | Announcements
Last night, Tuesday 15 August, Fire and Emergency partnered with TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to show viewers the devastating speed of fire, live on television.
Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens
14 August 2023 | Announcements
Tune in with your friends and whānau to watch Seven Sharp at 7pm on Tuesday 15 August.
Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment
29 July 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in a Wellington apartment
Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station
22 July 2023 | Announcements
The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.
Independent Report into Muriwai firefighters’ fatalities
7 July 2023 | Announcements
The independent report into a fatal landslide at Muriwai in February 2023 has been released.