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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Port Hills fire update #2

Port Hills fire update #2

Ten helicopters and 15 trucks and tankers are now fighting the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.

An Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued advising all residents of Worsleys Road and Worsleys Spur to evacuate immediately. So far, 10 people have been evacuated with the assistance of Police, with more to be evacuated. 

An evacuation centre has been setup at Halswell Library and Community Centre.

A number of structures are under threat, with firefighters completing structure protection.

Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire.

Air around this location is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke - such as those with heart or lung conditions, people who are pregnant, young children and the elderly - may experience symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath or eye, nose and throat irritation.

People affected by the smoke should close windows and doors and reduce outdoor exercise.

Those concerned about their health can call Healthline on 0800 611 116.