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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Waiharara Fire Update 27 December 2021

Waiharara Fire Update 27 December 2021

27 December 2021

Ground crews and heavy machinery are working at three locations in the Kaimaumau / Waiharara area today, with three helicopters on standby.

Incident Controller John Sutton says about 35 people are on the fireground, plus eight machine operators. Heavy smoke has been hampering air operations today, but in other respects the conditions are better than yesterday as the high humidity is reducing the risk of further break-outs from the containment lines.

A specialist drone team from Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has arrived in Kaimaumau and will be working overnight from tonight to carrying out thermal imaging. John Sutton says locals can expect to see the drones working between about 10pm and 4am.

A fresh Incident Management Team made by of Fire and Emergency and Department of Conservation personnel has taken over and planning is underway for the next two-to-three weeks of operations.

Mr Sutton is also reminding people to stay well away from the area, where hazards range from active fire to boggy ground conditions, and there are sensitive cultural and ecological features.

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