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Canterbury train line fires update #2

7 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained the fires which broke out along the train line between Aylesbury and Darfield this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency responding to multiple fires along Canterbury railway line

7 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to multiple fires threatening homes along a railway line in Canterbury.

Te Rapa fire extinguished, stay inside warning lifted

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

The large fire in Te Rapa, Hamilton, has been extinguished, with the stay inside warning for residents of Rototuna and Chartwell now lifted.

Large fire in Te Rapa, toxic smoke warning

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

Resident in the Hamilton suburbs of Chartwell and Rototuna are advised to stay inside with their windows and doors closed as Fire and Emergency battles a large

Fire and Emergency urges caution following fire near Nelson

13 December 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is reminding people to be very careful with their fire activity following a fire near Nelson on Tuesday.

Kensington Fire Update #1

27 October 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters continue to work at the scene of this morning’s house fire in Kensington, Dunedin.

Pukaki Downs fire update #13

29 September 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 September 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