Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Amberley fire contained

Amberley fire contained

A large vegetation fire burning at Amberley has been contained but cordons are still in place.

Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Des Irving said about 18 fire appliances and tankers supported by three helicopters had confined the fire to an area about 1km long by 600m wide.

It’s likely firefighters will still be at the scene overnight because of the increasing winds. However, some resources are being redeployed to fires burning at Loburn near Rangiora.

"It was challenging at times, but the crews have worked very hard to contain the fire," Des Irving said.

Residents who have been evacuated from the Amberley area are currently able to go to the Amberley Library, where Hurunui District Council staff are providing support.