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

Picton Fire Update - 14:42 hours 28/02.2019

Picton Fire Update - 14:42 hours 28/02.2019

28 February 2019

FIRE NEAR PICTON

Fire and Emergency NZ can confirm a new fire has started in Koromiko near Picton.

The fire is in a hilly area of a pine plantation and is about 100m x 30m in size.

It is located near Picton Aerodrome, however at this stage the aerodrome is not affected.

Fire trucks from Picton, Blenheim and Rarangi are in attendance. Three helicopters have also been deployed.

Keep an eye on the Tasman-Marlborough Fire Area Facebook page for updates.

 

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