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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

Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season

Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season

9 March 2021

Western Bay of Plenty moves from a prohibited season to a restricted season at 8am Tuesday 9 March.

The area moving to a restricted fire season extends from Waihi Beach in the north, includes Tauranga City, to Raukumara Forest Park in the east and just north of Rotorua in the south.

Acting Principal Rural Fire Officer Tony Gillard says recent rainfall has helped reduce the fire risk.

"However, there is still a risk for a planned fire to get out of control, and anyone planning to light an open-air fire under a restricted fire season needs to have a permit to do so.

"This can be done via www.checkitsalright.nz. The website also helps users understand what they can and can’t do in their area," Tony Gillard says.

"Even if you have a permit to light an open air fire, it is important you check the weather conditions before you light.

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