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Onehunga Fire Update # 4

8 February 2024 | Announcements

Onehunga timber and waste fire update #4 Crews continue to work at the fire ground today

Lee Valley Fire Update #5

8 February 2024 | Announcements

The Lee Valley fire is not yet controlled or contained, but there has been no reported damage to property overnight, aside from the forest itself.

Lee Valley Fire Update #4

7 February 2024 | Announcements

Firefighting has paused overnight at Lee Valley, but heavy machinery operators will be working through the night to cut firebreaks.

Onehunga fire update #3

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will continue operations overnight at the scene of the large timber and waste fire in Onehunga.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

7 February 2024 | Announcements

An unauthorised drone seen flying around the fireground caused all helicopters to be grounded this evening, completely disrupting firefighting operations.

Onehunga fire update

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

A large timber and waste fire in Onehunga is now contained.

Lee Valley Fire Update #2

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters from nine brigades are responding to the fire in Lee Valley, supported by aerial attack. Eleven houses on River Terrace have been evacuated.

Lee Valley Fire Update #1

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant vegetation fire in the Lee Valley, in the Tasman District.