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  • 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

Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season

Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season

7 January 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Tairāwhiti until further notice.

From 8am this morning, the whole district is in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency.

Tairāwhiti District Manager Peter Clark says the recent rainfall is expected to continue for at least another week, and these conditions have lowered the chances of wildfire in the area.

"The fire danger is much lower than it was last month, so it seems reasonable to lift those restrictions we put in place when the district was drying out so fast," he says.

"We would, however, urge people to continue to take care when lighting fires, and use the fire safety advice we have available at checkitsalright.nz."

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