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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.