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

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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).

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

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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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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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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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Hastings — Police and other Services are on way to a very large fire on Williams St, Tomana, Hastings.

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Hastings — Residents of Maraetotara now have extra help nearby in the event of a fire, with the commissioning of a new fire appliance for the Maraetotara Volunteer Rural Fire Force.

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Hastings — Napier City Council and Hastings District Council, in conjunction with the NZ Fire Service, has reduced the total fire ban in the district to a restricted fire season.

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Hastings — Hastings district may face a total fire ban before the end of summer, as weather forecasts promise little significant rain for the area.

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