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Fire and Emergency urges people not to let off fireworks this summer
29 December 2023 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year’s Eve and over the summer.
Matakana Fire Update #7
26 December 2023 | Announcements
Thermal imaging from last night's drone flights has identified about 200 hotspots that firefighters will begin digging out and extinguishing today.
Matakana Fire Update #6
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Specialist drone crew will be on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground.
Matakana Fire Update #5
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy machinery will work through Christmas Day to continue suppressing the fire on Matakana Island.
Matakana Island Fire Update #4
24 December 2023 | Announcements
The scrub fire on Matakana Island is contained. Firefighters remain on site over night and resume tackling it tomorrow.
Matakana Fire Update #3
24 December 2023 | Announcements
More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.
Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
24 December 2023 | Announcements
Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire
Forest fire on Matakana Island
23 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.