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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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Waikato wetland fire update #13

Waikato wetland fire update #13

25 October 2024

Fire and Emergency will continue to monitor the Whangamarino wetland fire through the long weekend.

Incident Controller Mark Tinworth says the fire has now been under control for two full days with no significant flareups.

"There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future.

"People may still see smoke in the area due to the nature of where this fire is burning underground. People should not be alarmed by this."

Friday’s operations saw helicopters and ground crews dampening down the 16 hotspots identified by the drone crew overnight.

Crews will be in attendance through the long weekend, with air operations supporting as needed.

There will be no further updates this weekend unless significant developments occur. 

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