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Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #7

22 September 2023 | Emergency Information

State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Mount Cook has been reopened this morning.

Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #6

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency says it will escort people staying at Aoraki/Mt Cook out of the area this evening - if they want to leave.

Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter.

Pukaki Downs fire update #4

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Seven helicopters with monsoon buckets are now in operation at the Pukaki Downs fire.

Pukaki Downs fire update #3

21 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning.

Pukaki Downs fire update #2

20 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Fire and Emergency battling large Pukaki Downs fire

20 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are attending to a large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.

Caution urged with controlled burns

15 September 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend