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Kirwee fire update #8

5 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Two ground crews and a drone crew will monitor the fire ground overnight at Kirwee to ensure the fire remains under control.

Kirwee fire update #7

5 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews will remain on the fire ground at Kirwee this afternoon.

Smoke from wetlands fire continuing to impact areas near Dargaville

5 February 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire west of Dargaville burning in wetlands is continuing to produce large amounts of smoke, and will do for at least the next three days.

Kirwee fire update #6

5 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents evacuated following a large scrub fire near Kirwee will be able to return to their properties late this morning.

Kirwee fire update #4

5 February 2024 | Emergency Information

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

Kirwee Fire Update #3

5 February 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 February 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 February 2024 | Emergency Information

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