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Pukaki Downs fire update #4
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Seven helicopters with monsoon buckets are now in operation at the Pukaki Downs fire.
Pukaki Downs fire update #3
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning.
Pukaki Downs fire update #2
20 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Six properties have been evacuated as a precaution due to the large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.
Fire and Emergency battling large Pukaki Downs fire
20 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews are attending to a large fire at Pukaki Downs, north of Twizel.
Caution urged with controlled burns
15 September 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging people to remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation with high winds forecast across the country this weekend
Fire and Emergency welcomes specialist team home from Canada
13 September 2023 | Announcements
A specialist team of managers and supervisors, our fifth deployment to assist with the Canadian wildfires, arrived home today.
Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki
13 September 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki are in a restricted fire season from 14 September until further notice. This is earlier than usual due to El Nīno.
Gas leak contained in George St, Dunedin
1 September 2023 | Announcements
A gas leak in George Street, central Dunedin reported at around 9.30am has been isolated.