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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Burnham vegetation fire update #2

Burnham vegetation fire update #2

12 December 2024

Three houses have been evacuated as a precaution due to the vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury.

The fire area is currently estimated to be around 30 hectares in size. 

One structure - a shed - has been destroyed by the fire.

The fire is not contained or controlled.

There are 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground, with five helicopters in the air.

SH1 between Dunsandel and Burnham remains closed and will be for some time. People should continue to avoid the area and delay travel if possible.

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