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

Moutere Highway Fire Update 1 - 14:47 hours 27/02/19

Moutere Highway Fire Update 1 - 14:47 hours 27/02/19

27 February 2019

Fire at Upper Moutere

Fire and Emergency NZ can confirm a new fire has started in the Redwood Valley area on the Moutere highway near the Old Coach Road.

The new fire is located north-east of the existing Pigeon Valley fire ground.

The first call to emergency services was received at 1.18pm. Sixteen appliances and support vehicles (pumps and tankers) are on site, along with three helicopters and two bulldozers.

The fire is currently 3-4 hectares, spreading rapidly, and there are large areas of smoke spread.

Police are evacuating areas of Moutere Highway. If you feel unsafe or threatened, it is sensible to self-evacuate as a precaution.

We are maintaining cover for local stations in the event they need to respond to any other events.

Fire and Emergency NZ has received a lot of calls from the public about the fire and we thank the public for their vigilance. 

Nearby residents should go to the Tasman-Marlborough Fire Area Facebook page for updates.

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