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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Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

Waipoua River fire update #5

28 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.

Waipoua River fire update #4

27 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained. The fire is still 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter.

Waipoua River fire update #3

27 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

The fire at Waipoua River remains uncontained, although crews have made good progress on Thursday.

Waipoua River fire update #2

27 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Second update on Waipoua River fire in Northland.

Waipoua River Fire

26 Huitanguru 2025 | Announcements

This afternoon Fire and Emergency was alerted to a vegetation fire at Waipoua River in the Kaipara region of Northland.

All of Wellington District to move to a restricted fire season

24 Huitanguru 2025 | Fire Season Updates

The remainder of the Wellington District will move into a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 25 February, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency responds to church fires in Masterton

22 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning.