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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 revoked for South Marlborough

Restricted fire season revoked for South Marlborough

17 May 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for South Marlborough from 8am Friday 17 May, until further notice.

The South Marlborough fire district includes everything south of Wairau River and Rārangi Beach.

This means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency.

Today’s change of fire season means all of Marlborough is now in an open fire season, except for land owned by the Department of Conservation, which is in a restricted fire season.

Announcing the fire season change, Group Manager Chris Hayles said South Marlborough experienced a dry, hot summer.

"However recent rainfall and cooler autumn temperatures mean the risk of wildfire has now reduced.

"It is important the public remembers that while a fire permit is no longer required, it is still the responsibility of the person lighting the fire to ensure it is done so safely.

"Fires need to be kept to a manageable size and it is important than any smoke drift will not be a hazard for motorists," he says.

"Always visit www.checkitsalright.nz before lighting and avoid lighting fires during or ahead of strong winds."

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