Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Kirwee Fire Update #2

Kirwee Fire Update #2

5 February 2024

The large vegetation fire near Kirwee is burning through pines and scrub in an area estimated at 2.5km long and 500m wide.

Incident Controller Dave Key says firefighters are currently focusing on protecting structures and preventing spot fires.

Police are going door to door evacuating residents from Old West Coast Road between Cooks Rd and Courtenay Road. Anyone whose life or safety is at risk should call 111. Those outside the evacuation area who feel unsafe at home are advised to self-evacuate.

Selwyn District Emergency Management has opened an evacuation centre in the Kirwee Community Hall in High St, Kirwee for those who are unable to go to family or friends.

Smoke from the fire is covering a wide area. People should keep their doors and windows closed to minimise their exposure to smoke.

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