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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Bridge Hill fire update #2

Bridge Hill fire update #2

5 December 2024

The large vegetation fire at Bridge Hill remains out of control and uncontained.

Nine helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft and 12 trucks, tankers and support vehicles continue to work to contain the fire, which is being fanned by strong winds.

Incident Commander Brian Keown says spot fires are starting up to 100 metres ahead of the fire, further hampering efforts to get it contained.

"We are seeing extreme fire behaviour and it is continuing to spread, but we are working extremely hard to get this fire contained."

Residents of Castle Hill Village have been warned to prepare to evacuate as a precaution. 

"There is no risk currently to the village but it is recommended residents be prepared to evacuate if needed," Brian Keown says. 

"This includes important documents, medication, supplies for pets and other animals, and personal items needed for a couple of days.

"Should an evacuation notice be made, residents will have plenty of time to evacuate."

The next update will be sent at approximately 3.30pm.

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