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Chatham Island Fire Update

3 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Firefighters deployed to help fight large wild fire in the Chathams

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is sending 14 personnel to help fight the large wild fire in the Chatham Islands.

Large wild fire in Chatham Islands

2 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been fighting a significant fire in a remote part of the Chatham Islands since early yesterday.

Severe Weather Update

1 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Wildfire on Governors Bay Road, Christchurch

1 February 2018 | Emergency Information

Members of the public are asked to avoid Governor’s Bay Road, near Cass Bay, as Fire and Emergency responds to a wildfire.

Fire and Emergency apologise for releasing personal information

31 January 2018 | Announcements

Yesterday afternoon, Fire and Emergency New Zealand released two reports regarding our Port Hills fire investigations.

Fire and Emergency releases further Port Hills reports

30 January 2018 | Announcements

Almost a year since the fires on Canterbury’s Port Hills, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working hard to ensure its well prepared for similar events.

Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control

24 December 2017 | Emergency Information

Rolleston and Coutts Road fires under control - Kiwis reminded of fire danger.