Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist
  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

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Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

10 February 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Lee Valley Fire Update #7

8 February 2024 | Announcements

The fire at Lee Valley is expected to be fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to put out.

Lee Valley Update #6

8 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery operators are continuing efforts to contain the Lee Valley fire and bring it under control.

Onehunga Fire Update # 4

8 February 2024 | Announcements

Onehunga timber and waste fire update #4 Crews continue to work at the fire ground today

Lee Valley Fire Update #5

8 February 2024 | Announcements

The Lee Valley fire is not yet controlled or contained, but there has been no reported damage to property overnight, aside from the forest itself.

Lee Valley Fire Update #4

7 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

7 February 2024 | Announcements

An unauthorised drone seen flying around the fireground caused all helicopters to be grounded this evening, completely disrupting firefighting operations.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

4 February 2024 | Announcements

Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.