Hastings Fire

Fire 2:50PM

Fire risk remains extreme in Hastings District

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

Fire 2:46PM

Strong winds and high temperatures increase the fire risk in Hawke's Bay

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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Fire 3:09PM

Dry conditions force total fire ban in Hastings District

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

By Hastings District Council
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Fire 4:59PM

Weather conditions increase rural fire risk

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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Fire 3:03PM

Take care lighting outdoor fires in rural areas

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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Fire 8:02AM

Marae fire being treated as suspicious

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

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Fire 2:24PM

Fire danger arrives early

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

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Fire 6:37PM

Rain Relief for Fire Risk

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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Fire 9:54AM

Cooler Temperatures Do Nothing To Reduce Fire Risk

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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Fire 10:37AM

Donation Made to Australian Fire Victims as Heat Hits Home

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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Fire 4:29PM

Extreme Conditions Force Fire Ban in Hastings District

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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Fire 4:27PM

Summer Temperatures Heighten Fire Risk

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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Fire 5:00PM

Fire restrictions imminent

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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Fire 9:28AM

Large Fire in Hastings

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

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Fire 9:01AM

New fire appliance for Maraetotara

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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Fire 10:13PM

Total Fire Ban reduced

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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Fire 2:46PM

Total fire ban considered

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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