Hastings — The continuing long dry spell in Hawke’s Bay is keeping fire services on edge.

By Hastings District Council
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Hastings — Hawke’s Bay is in the grip of a dry spell and rural fire officers are becoming more concerned about the risk of fire, particularly over the next two days (Wed 9th & Thurs 10th).

By Hastings District Council
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Hastings — A total fire ban is to come into force throughout the Hastings District.

By Hastings District Council
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Napier — Notice is hereby given pursuant to Napier City Council’s Fire Control Bylaw, that a RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON will be imposed in areas under jurisdiction of the NAPIER CITY COUNCIL (except for territory under control of the Department of Conservation).

By Napier City Council
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Hastings — Rural fire officers are carefully watching the weather conditions as vegetation in Hawke’s Bay continues to dry out and the fire risk increases.

By Hastings District Council
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Hastings — People living in rural areas of Hastings District are being reminded that they must remain vigilant after lighting fires to dispose of unwanted vegetation.

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Hawke's Bay — Rural fire officers are carefully watching the weather conditions as vegetation in Hawke’s Bay continues to dry out and the fire risk increases.

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Wairoa — Fire season is fast approaching and Wairoa District Council is urging people to pay close attention to any restrictions that may be advertised as the weather heats up.

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Hastings — Police in Feilding are investigating a suspicious fire at a marae in the nearby Halcombe township.

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Hawke's Bay — Haumoana’s 53 year-old fire station is now ready and “improved for the future” thanks to a $400,000 strengthening upgrade that was officially acknowledged on Saturday (18 September) by Dame Margaret Bazley, chair of the New Zealand Fire Commission.

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Hawke's Bay — The Rural Fire authority has decided the fire risk has dropped enough to return to an Open Fire Season.

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Waipukurau — At approximately 01:46 this morning fire has broken out at the old Waipukurau Hospital which is on Porangahau Rd, Waipukurau.

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Hastings — Eight fires in the Hastings district over the past three weeks have sparked concern among local fire officials.

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Hastings — “Total Fire Ban” signage around the Hastings District were being replaced with “Restricted Fire Season” signs this morning after rural fire authorities decided to drop back to a restricted fire season.

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Hastings — Hastings District Council Principal Fire Officer, Mike Maguire says despite recent cooler temperatures and light rain the public should still be aware of the extreme fire risk in Hawke’s Bay.

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Hastings — Hastings District councillors voted unanimously yesterday to make a $10,000 donation towards rebuilding the lives of Australians whose homes have been devastated by bush fires.

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Hastings — Hastings District Council and the New Zealand Fire Service agree the time has come for a total fire ban throughout the Hastings District.

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Wairoa — On Wednesday 21st January 2009 a house in Kabul Street Wairoa, was extensively damaged by fire.

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Napier — Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire at the Ravensdown Fertiliser Works.

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Hastings — Soaring summer temperatures has made Hastings District one of the driest areas in the country and the NZ Fire Service and Rural Fire Officers are warning people to be very careful regarding fires during the holiday period.

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Hawke's Bay — Warm, windy weather and a spate of small fires have seen a restricted fire season declared for Hastings District and Napier City, effective from 8am on Monday 24 November (today).

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Hastings — Warm, windy weather and a spate of fire call-outs mean fire restrictions will soon be needed in Hastings District, Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer Paul Hawke says.

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