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

Waipara fire update

Waipara fire update

30 August 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are continuing to respond to the fire in a plantation north of Waipara in North Canterbury.

The fire is currently 105 hectares and is contained within the forest boundary but not under control.

Incident Commander Des Irving is urging people that have lit outdoor fires in the past few weeks to remain vigilant.

"Please take extra care to monitor your burn piles and take action as needed. We often find old, extinguished burn piles reigniting during dry and windy weather conditions.

"We urge people not to burn in windy weather, check the weather conditions prior to burning and contact Fire and Emergency for advice."

Crews will remain on site over the weekend.

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