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

Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup

Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup

21 September 2023

The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter.

Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on the ground, focusing on the establishment and maintenance of fire breaks to limit the fire’s spread beyond its current boundaries.

Helicopters have been grounded by the high winds being experienced ahead of the expected front. This front is expected to bring cooler temperatures, less wind, and rain from this evening with snow tomorrow.

The approaching front will also cause some variations in the wind directions. Fire and Emergency is preparing for this and working to keep the fire isolated.

SH80 from Pukaki to Mt Cook will remain closed between the SH8 junction and the Lavender Farm until further notice.

The evacuated residents are being supported by friends and family within the community, and have access to Civil Defence Welfare support if needed.

There will be a media standup at Twizel Fire Station at 3pm with Incident Controller Stephen Butler. Please RSVP to media@fireandemergency.nz.

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