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.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Onehunga fire update #3

Onehunga fire update #3

7 February 2024

Firefighters will continue operations overnight at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga.

The two helicopters ceased flying around 8.15pm, but ground crews will work on rotation through the night to attempt to extinguish the fire. The fire remains contained, but is still active.

Fresh crews will come in in the morning, with operations expected to continue at least through most of the day tomorrow.

Fire investigators will return to the scene tomorrow to ascertain the cause of the fire.

There will continue to be smoke in the area this evening, and likely into the morning. 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.

Fire and Emergency will work with the owners of the evacuated commercial properties nearby as to when they will be able to return to their premises.

Victoria St remains closed, and will be in the morning.

This will be the final update for the evening.

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