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Kirwee Fire Update #3
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning.
Kirwee Fire Update #2
5 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are concentrating on protecting structures and preventing spot fires from breaking out. The fire is estimated to cover an area 2.5km by 500m.
Kirwee Fire Update #1
4 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Crews are responding to a large fire in forestry on Old West Coast Road near Kirwee in Canterbury.
High fire danger forecast for next week
4 February 2024 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency is urging the public to be cautious next week with high and extreme fire danger expected for many areas.
Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3
4 February 2024 | Announcements
Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.
Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #2
4 February 2024 | Emergency Information
The fire is contained. Roads in the area remain closed and people in the area should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke.
Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #1
3 February 2024 | Emergency Information
People in the Saleyards Rd area of Otahuhu should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke from a large fire at a scrap yard, reported about 10pm.
Change of fire season for Thames-Coromandel zone
2 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Rain across the Waikato district has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.