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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.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Very high fire danger for Manawatū-Whanganui this weekend

Very high fire danger for Manawatū-Whanganui this weekend

26 January 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in the Manawatū, Whanganui and Horowhenua not to light any fires this weekend.

District Manager Nigel Dravitzki says the fire danger is forecast to be very high for central and lower Whanganui, lower Rangitikei, central and lower Manawatū, and all of Horowhenua this weekend.

"We are suspending all current fire permits issued for the coastal zone until Monday 29 January because of the increased fire danger, which is the highest we have seen so far this summer," says Nigel Dravitzki

"We are especially concerned about coastal areas where there is also a restricted fire season in place.

"Our message to the public is do not light fires this weekend.

"Also avoid any activities around dry scrub and grass that could cause a spark like driving a vehicle, mowing, or welding. The fire danger is such that spark could easily start a fire that would spread quickly and be very difficult for our firefighters to put out.

"Anyone who has lit a fire recently should go back and make sure the burn pile is completely out. Dig it up, pour water over it and check with the back of your hand there is no heat."

Nigel Dravitzki says although some rain is forecast over the weekend, it may not be enough to alleviate the fire danger risk.

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz for more tips on how you can reduce the risk of fire.

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