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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
12 December 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to multiple grass fires along State Highway 1 south of Burnham, Canterbury.
Eight trucks, tankers and support vehicles are on the ground, with more on the way, and four helicopters are responding from the air.
People should avoid the area and follow the instructions of Fire and Emergency crews if people are already in the area.
A section of SH1 is closed south of Burnham.
