Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111
Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Onehunga fire update

Onehunga fire update

7 February 2024

A large timber and waste fire in Onehunga is now contained.

Around 40 firefighters, supported by two helicopters, are working to extinguish the fire which is currently measuring 50 x 30 metres. There is also damage to a building within the site.

Fire and Emergency crews are expected to remain at the scene overnight and into tomorrow.

Evacuations which took place earlier today were of neighbouring commercial properties. There were no residential evacuations.

Households and workplaces in the area of the fire should continue to keep windows and doors closed. Anyone in the vicinity is advised to keep out of the smoke.

If the smoke causes respiratory problems, please ring Healthline for free advice on 0800 611116 or see your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or chest pain.

Fire and Emergency asks the public to avoid the southern area of Victoria Street and Neilson Street, to allow emergency services access to the fire ground.

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