Our 3-Step Escape Plan

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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 & Emergency New Zealand

Restricted fire season for Marlborough District

Restricted fire season for Marlborough District

14 December 2023

The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.

A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. You can apply for one at www.checkitsalright.nz.

All Department of Conservation land is in a year-round restricted fire season.

Declaring the restricted fire season, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Marlborough District Manager Grant Haywood says a wet spring and the start of summer has resulted in a high level of vegetation growth throughout Marlborough.

"While there is still some green vegetation throughout the District, it only takes a few hot and windy days to quickly dry this out and create a fast-moving fire.

"A range of activities such as barbecuing and cultural cooking are still allowed during a restricted fire season.

"You can find all the information you need about what you can and can’t do at www.checkitsalright.nz."

Information on the local fire danger is also easily accessible via the MetService website.

"Even if you have a permit, we would expect anyone planning on lighting a fire to check the conditions, and hold off lighting, especially if it is windy and hot," Grant Haywood says.

"We know a substantial number of people will still be visiting the area over summer and we want to reduce the risk of fires as much as possible."

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