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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Large fire south of Waipara, SH1 closed

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Large fire south of Waipara, SH1 closed

Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire on both sides of State Highway 1, south of Waipara.

People are advised to avoid the area and delay all travel if planning to use this road.

Crews from seven brigades are currently in attendance, with two helicopters in the air.

Multiple structures are under threat.