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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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Fire season change for mainland Auckland

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Fire season change for mainland Auckland

10 Kohitātea 2022

Mainland Auckland is now in a restricted fire season.

The change occurred at 8 am Monday 10 January.

Region Manager Ron Devlin says hot and dry conditions around area over the holiday period have increased the fire risk.

"A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit."

Please visit our website www.checkitsalright.nz prior to lighting a fire in the open air.

"This is a simple website that spells out what you can and can’t do with fire, right around the country," he says. Also be aware of the local council rules which may restricted certain activities. Any doubt please contact us on Firepermit.auckland@fireandemergency.nz

The Islands of the Hauraki Gulf changed to a prohibited season - total fire ban, at the start of December.

Devlin wants everyone to think about the potential impact of lighting a fire, even if they do have a permit.

"If it is hot and windy, do not light a fire, it is just too dangerous," he says. 

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