Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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Your checklist
  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

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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.