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

Canterbury train line fires update #2

Canterbury train line fires update #2

7 January 2024

Firefighters have contained the fires which broke out along the train line between Aylesbury and Darfield this afternoon.

There are still multiple hotspots along the train line which are requiring the attention of the 17 Fire and Emergency crews, as well as the three helicopters. 

The train line is still shut, but preparations are underway to re-open State Highway 73 soon.

There are no longer any homes under immediate threat from fire and there have been no reports of any homes sustaining damage.

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