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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
26 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has contained a house fire in Kelburn, Wellington.
Five crews are still on site working to fully extinguish the fire. People are advised to avoid the area to allow Fire and Emergency crews to work.
There is some smoke in the area, so if you are affected, keep your doors and windows shut and turn off your air conditioning.
An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out.
