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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Papakura fire update #3

5 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

Smoke from the fire at a Papakura metal recycling premises is being noticed over a larger area of Auckland due to a wind change.

Papakura fire brought under control

5 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura has been brought under control. A smoke warning remains in force.

Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force

5 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the fire burning at a metal recycling plant in Papakura but the fire will take several hours to extinguish.

Papamoa brigade to turn off fire siren

4 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements

The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.

Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago

4 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.

Waipoua River fire update #8

2 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening.

Waipoua River fire update #7

1 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information

The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have more accurately measured the perimeter, now 5.8 kms. Thermal imaging shows no fire outside the perimeter.

Waipoua River fire update #6

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.