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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 permits suspended in Kaipara District

Fire permits suspended in Kaipara District

29 March 2021

All active fire permits have been suspended in the Kaipara District since Saturday until further notice.

Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer Michael Champtaloup says this situation may change given today’s rainfall and he will let people know if it does.

"We have experienced an increase in the number of large uncontrolled fires over the last few weeks, due to very dry soil conditions," he says.

"Despite the recent rainfall, soil moisture has been drier than the historical average. We are experiencing what is being called a "green drought" meaning the vegetation has a superficial appearance of green but underneath is dry and very flammable," says Michael Champtaloup.

Mr Champtaloup says the suspension will remain in place unless the current wet conditions significantly lower the fire danger.

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check the fire season status.

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