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

Church Street update

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Church Street update

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.

Crews were alerted to an alarm activation at an apartment building around 1pm. Upon arrival crews were able to ascertain there had been an explosion. 

There are 11 crews in attendance and all residents have been evacuated from the building. 

Boulcott Street is closed, and the public are being asked to avoid the area.