Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist
Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
22 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024
Fire and Emergency crews have today remained in attendance at the site of yesterday’s vegetation fire in shelter belts on Snodgrass Road near Te Puna, Bay of Plenty. There will continue to be drones checking for hotspots as a safety precaution overnight.
