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Kitchen fire prompts reminder to never leave cooking unattended
16 October 2020 | Community Education
A Tawa resident had a close call on Thursday when their house filled with smoke after a pot caught fire when it was left unattended on the stove.
Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday
12 October 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says rural Hawkes Bay moves to a restricted fire season from Monday 12 October.
Fire and Emergency NZ releases independent review of NZICC fire
6 October 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an independent operational review it commissioned into last October’s New Zealand International Conference Centre fi
Change in fire season for Central Otago
2 October 2020 | Fire Season Updates
As of Friday 2 October, Central Otago is in a restricted fire season.
Electrical fire prompts fire safety reminder
25 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders that electrical appliances do have a fire risk & need to be used safely.
Severe wind warnings for Canterbury - so don’t light fires
25 September 2020 | Community Education
With severe winds forecast for Canterbury over Sunday and Monday, people are urged to take every precaution to stop fires starting or spreading.
Take two easy steps to protect your family from fire this Daylight Saving
24 September 2020 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to take two easy steps this Daylight Saving weekend when our clocks go forward one hour.
Helpful tips to reduce fire risks outside your home
23 September 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is keen for Kiwis to protect their homes from the risk of fire.