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.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Kirwee Fire Update #1

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Kirwee Fire Update #1

4 Huitanguru 2024

Fire crews from four brigades are responding to a large fire in forestry on Old West Coast Road, close to the Waimakariri River near Kirwee in Canterbury.

The fire is spreading quickly in strong winds and firefighters are carrying out structure protection. Conditions are challenging.

We are working with Police to evacuate some properties on Old Coast Road between Cooks Rd and Courtenay Rd. If residents are outside this area but feel unsafe, then they are advised to self-evacuate. Roadblocks are in place.

Fire and Emergency received multiple calls reporting the fire shortly before 10pm.

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