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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.

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Port Hills Fire Update #21

Port Hills Fire Update #21

20 February 2024

 

About 20mm of rain fell on the Port Hills fireground this morning.

Incident Controller Steve Kennedy says overnight crews made great progress eliminating many of the hotspots and also the deep seated burning at one of the largest skid sites.

The specialist drone crew continued thermal imaging overnight and has identified further areas that crews will focus on today.

Steve Kennedy says the rain was welcome and will help fire suppression. However it also means conditions will be slippery so access tracks on the steep terrain will be checked before crews start working on some parts of the fireground.

Firefighters will again be working with the support of heavy machinery and two helicopters are available.

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