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  • 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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North Waikato moves to an open fire season

North Waikato moves to an open fire season

19 March 2024

North Waikato will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9am on Tuesday 19 March, until further notice.

An open fire season means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Announcing the fire season change, District Manager Daryl Trim says the outdoor fire risk has eased in the areas covered by the new open season; Hamilton City, Waikato, Hauraki and Matamata-Piako.

"The risk has reduced but I do remind the public they are still responsible to ensure any fire they light is well controlled and safe," he says.

"If you need any advice about this, please head to checkitsalright.nz as this website has lots of useful information and ideas about outdoor fire use and safety."

A restricted fire season still remains in place for the Coromandel, until further notice.

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