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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.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #2

4 February 2024 | Emergency Information

The fire is contained. Roads in the area remain closed and people in the area should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke.

Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire Update #1

3 February 2024 | Emergency Information

People in the Saleyards Rd area of Otahuhu should keep doors and windows shut to avoid exposure to smoke from a large fire at a scrap yard, reported about 10pm.

Large grass fire near Seddon contained

31 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained a large grass fire in the Seddon area of Marlborough.

Hurunui District fire update #2

27 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and heavy machinery are continuing to work on putting out the fire beside the Hurunui River at Domett.

Hurunui District fire update

27 January 2024 | Emergency Information

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Domett Rd area of Hurunui District has been contained but is still burning.