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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
8 March 2024
Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.
Crews were alerted to an alarm activation at an apartment building around 1pm. Upon arrival crews were able to ascertain there had been an explosion.
There are 11 crews in attendance and all residents have been evacuated from the building.
Boulcott Street is closed, and the public are being asked to avoid the area.
