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  • 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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Change in fire season for Hurunui and Waimakariri

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Change in fire season for Hurunui and Waimakariri

12 Poutūterangi 2020

The fire season in Hurunui and Waimakariri will change from prohibited to restricted effective from midnight tonight (12 March). This means all of North Canterbury will be in a restricted fire season from tomorrow.

Principal Rural Fire Officer Bruce Janes says if people want to light a fire, they should go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check whether they need a fire permit.

"Your permit will require you to meet specific conditions to help you manage your fire safely."

Bruce Janes wants the community to remember the area is still in a period of very high fire risk.

"While we are satisfied the dangers have reduced, permits for the Hurunui and Waimakariri will be carefully managed."

"In particular there are still dangerous conditions around Omihi and Cheviot and not every permit will be automatically granted.

"More on-sites will be carried out and potentially strict conditions will be applied to permits when they are issued."

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check the fire season in your specific location and for tips to make sure you and your family stay fire safe.

ENDS

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