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Waitaki Fires Update #1

11 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Otago firefighters are tackling wildfires in two rural areas of the Waitaki District, which were both reported shortly after midnight.

Church Street update

8 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.

Wellington chemical leak final update

6 March 2024 | Emergency Information

People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.

Chemical Incident in Central Wellington

6 March 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to reports of a chemical leak in Central Wellington. People should avoid the Salamanca Rd / Kelburn Parade area.

Port Hills Fire Update #28

25 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire

Port Hills Fire Update #27

24 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire crews continue to dig out and extinguish hot spots in the area of the Adventure Park on Christchurch's Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #26

23 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews will continue work extinguishing hotspots at Port Hills today.

Port Hills fire update #25

22 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will be working to extinguish 20 hotspots at the Port Hills fireground on Thursday.