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Large fire south of Waipara, SH1 closed
6 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire on both sides of State Highway 1, south of Waipara.
Kirwee fire update #10
6 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have continued to make good process on extinguishing the fire at Kirwee on Tuesday.
Kirwee fire update #9
6 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Around 50 firefighters are back on the fire ground at Kirwee as work continues to extinguish the fire.
Kirwee fire update #8
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Two ground crews and a drone crew will monitor the fire ground overnight at Kirwee to ensure the fire remains under control.
Kirwee fire update #7
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews will remain on the fire ground at Kirwee this afternoon.
Smoke from wetlands fire continuing to impact areas near Dargaville
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire west of Dargaville burning in wetlands is continuing to produce large amounts of smoke, and will do for at least the next three days.
Kirwee fire update #6
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Residents evacuated following a large scrub fire near Kirwee will be able to return to their properties late this morning.
Kirwee fire update #4
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock.