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Lewis Pass Road fire update #2
15 February 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is still responding to a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road in the Island Hills, Hurunui.
Lewis Pass Road fire update
15 February 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon.
Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone
14 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February.
Restricted fire season for parts of Hawke's Bay
14 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be moving parts of Hawke’s Bay into a restricted fire season from 9am, Friday 14 February, until further notice.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand deploys aviation specialist to Tasmanian fires
13 February 2025 | Deployments
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has sent a wildfire aviation specialist to Australia.
Fire investigators seek help from Roxburgh community after Town Hall fire
7 February 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators looking into the cause of the Roxburgh Town Hall fire yesterday are asking for help from the local community.
Outdoor fires to be restricted in Manawatū-Whanganui district
7 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui district from Friday 7 February until further notice.
Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area
5 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice.