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.

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Large vegetation fire near West Melton

Evacuations are underway east of Thompsons Rd to McKays Rd due to the large vegetation fire in the area.

Evacuees can go to West Melton Community Centre.

Firefighters are responding to the fire north of West Melton, Canterbury.

The fire was first reported around 9pm on Sunday. At 10pm, 10 trucks are on the scene at the end of Thompsons Rd.

The fire is approximately 1km x 1km, with high winds in the area.

A caravan carpark has been evacuated in The Willows area.