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.

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Pukaki Downs fire update #13

29 Mahuru 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire on Friday.

Pukaki Downs fire update #12

28 Mahuru 2023 | Emergency Information

Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this

Pukaki Downs fire update #11

27 Mahuru 2023 | Emergency Information

Cloudy, cooler and settled weather conditions are allowing crews on the fire ground to make further progress extinguishing hotspots.

King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

26 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours.

Pukai Downs Fire Update #10

26 Mahuru 2023 | Announcements

Update 10 on Pukaki Downs vegetation fire - cooler weather aiding putting out hotspots.

Restricted fire season lifted for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

26 Mahuru 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season in place for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones has been lifted, as of 8am on Tuesday, September 26 until further notice.

Pukaki Downs fire update #9

25 Mahuru 2023 | Emergency Information

Snowfall across the MacKenzie District over the weekend has helped extinguish a large area of the Pukaki Downs fire.

Rain and snow dampen down Pukaki Downs and Tekapo wildfires Update #8

22 Mahuru 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters on the ground at the Pukaki Downs fire are making the most of favourable weather conditions to strengthen and extend fire breaks today.