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Pukaki Downs fire update #2
20 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.
Fire and Emergency battling large Pukaki Downs fire
20 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews are attending to a large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.
Caution urged with controlled burns
15 September 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend
Fire and Emergency welcomes specialist team home from Canada
13 September 2023 | Announcements
A specialist team of managers and supervisors, our fifth deployment to assist with the Canadian wildfires, arrived home today.
Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki
13 September 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki are in a restricted fire season from 14 September until further notice. This is earlier than usual due to El Nīno.
Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign
1 September 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.
Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin
1 September 2023 | Announcements
A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated.
Advisory: Fire and Emergency sends specialists to assist Canadians to fight wildfires
25 August 2023 | Announcements
A fifth deployment of Fire and Emergency and forestry company specialist personnel are departing Auckland airport to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Canada