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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.

Large fire south of Waipara, SH1 closed

6 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire on both sides of State Highway 1, south of Waipara.

Kirwee fire update #10

6 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have continued to make good process on extinguishing the fire at Kirwee on Tuesday.

Kirwee fire update #9

6 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Around 50 firefighters are back on the fire ground at Kirwee as work continues to extinguish the fire.

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.