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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.

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.

Large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

Kirwee and Glasnevin fire updates

7 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Updates on the two fires in Canterbury, as well as comment from District Commander Dave Stackhouse.

Glasnevin fire update #3

6 February 2024 | Emergency Information

A single lane of State Highway 1 has re-opened near Glasnevin following a large fire in the area.

Glasnevin fire update #2

6 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the fire near Glasnevin in the Hurunui District.