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Bans are in place for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale
27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The private use of charcoal barbecues, charcoal grills, wood-fired pizza ovens and chiminea are banned for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale until further no
Different fire seasons in Mid-South Canterbury
27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Anyone in Mid South Canterbury wanting to light fires in the open should check the fire season status first, as the situation varies depending on where you are.
Fire and Emergency declares a restricted fire season for Otago's Alpine Zone
27 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Alpine Zone is now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (27 January 2023) until further notice.
Inland Buller moves to Prohibited Fire Season
25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Inland Buller is now in a Prohibited Fire Season, as conditions have reached the threshold for banning outdoor fires.
Open fires banned in much of Southland as fire danger rises
25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Coastal Southland and all of the Department of Conservation estate, including Stewart Island, have moved into a Prohibited Fire Season today.
Canterbury moving to a restricted fire season
25 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The whole of Canterbury will move into a Restricted Fire Season on Thursday 26 January due to the increasing risk of wildfire.
Tasman fire largely contained
24 January 2023 | Emergency Information
A fire above the Shenandoah Saddle in the Tasman District is largely contained and SH65 has reopened under traffic management.
Firefighters decontaminating Stoke building after fire
24 January 2023 | Emergency Information
People in Stoke are asked to stay away from Elms St in Stoke while fire crews decontaminate a building where there has been a fire this morning.