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Bridge Hill fire update #13
8 December 2024 | Emergency Information
High winds at the Bridge Hill fire have not caused any breakouts on Sunday.
Bridge Hill fire update #11
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The focus of operations at the Bridge Hill fire has shifted from containment to control of the fire.
Bridge Hill fire update #10
7 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.
Bridge Hill fire update #9
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have seven crews monitoring the Bridge Hill fire tonight.
More fire season restrictions as fire risk spikes in Hawke’s Bay
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Hawke’s Bay from 8am on Monday 9 December 2024, until further notice.
Fire and Emergency warns of extreme fire risk around New Zealand
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Over the next week, fire restrictions will be tightened across the country as the fire risk spikes in many areas.
Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8
6 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.
Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week
6 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.