Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist
  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

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Bridge Hill/Castle Hill fire update # 8

6 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has made good progress containing and controlling the 980-hectare vegetation fire at Castle Hill in the Canterbury foothills.

Forecast wind sparks fire warnings for Northland next week

6 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency is urging Northland people to avoid lighting fires, as wind adds extra fire risk to the hot, dry conditions.

Bridge Hill fire update #7

6 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire at Bridge Hill is now approximately 980 hectares in size following mapping this morning.

Prohibited and Restricted fire seasons for Tairāwhiti from Saturday

6 Hakihea 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Tairāwhiti District moves to prohibited and restricted fire seasons from Saturday 7 December 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes 22 new career firefighters

6 Hakihea 2024 | Announcements

Yesterday whānau and friends gathered to watch 22 new career firefighters graduate from their recruit course in Rotorua.

Bridge Hill fire update #6

6 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire at Bridge Hill did not enter the Castle Hill Village overnight.

Bridge Hill fire update #5

5 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Despite darkness now descending on the Bridge Hill fire, Fire and Emergency will still be conducting active firefighting throughout the night.

Bridge Hill fire update #4

5 Hakihea 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is encouraging residents of Castle Hill Village to self-evacuate this evening.