Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

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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.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand

News and media

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Kirwee fire update #4

5 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock.

Kirwee Fire Update #3

5 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning.

Kirwee Fire Update #2

5 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are concentrating on protecting structures and preventing spot fires from breaking out. The fire is estimated to cover an area 2.5km by 500m.

Kirwee Fire Update #1

4 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

Crews are responding to a large fire in forestry on Old West Coast Road near Kirwee in Canterbury.

High fire danger forecast for next week

4 Huitanguru 2024 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency is urging the public to be cautious next week with high and extreme fire danger expected for many areas.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

4 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements

Three fire crews are still at a scrap yard in Otahuhu this morning, dampening down hotspots.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #2

4 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire is contained. Roads in the area remain closed and people in the area should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #1

3 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information

People in the Saleyards Rd area of Otahuhu should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke from a large fire at a scrap yard, reported about 10pm.