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

Smoke Advisory for fire near Kerikeri

Smoke Advisory for fire near Kerikeri

14 February 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a building fire at a tyre centre on State Highway 10 near Kerikeri in Northland.

The fire was reported at 10.37am this morning and multiple crews from the area are responding.

We ask people in the vicinity of the fire to keep windows and doors shut and ventilation systems in houses and cars turned off.

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.

We will update this message when the fire has been extinguished and it is safe to open windows and doors again.  

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