fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Oct to Nov 23 call outs .

6 Oct 18:44 House fire on Seaton Valley Rd, candle left on fire box after fire was lit. Filled room with smoke. Owner ventilated house.

5 Nov 10:54 Grass fire on Carlyon Rd, started from a rubbish fire, assisted Upper Moutere and Appleby fire brigade control grass fire. Permitted rubbish Fire left to burn.

5 Nov 20:43 Rubbish at intersection of Aporo Rd and Marriages, brigade put fire out, burning at night,

12 Nov 15:31 Grass fire started from rubbish fire on Bronte Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire.

13 Nov 09:19 Flames and smoke seen at end of Hoddy Rd, permitted burn, left with Owner

16 Nov 04:52 Fire on side of Moutere Highway need Maisey Rd, may have been started by fireworks, assisted Upper Moutere and Appleby fire brigade to put out. Police investigating.

16 Nov 12:47 Grass/under growth fire started from incinerator fire on Hoddy Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire. Assisted Appleby fire to put out.
all outs for the year =51
Safety Tip – Be safe.
If you can see more than 50% dry/dead grass fire will travel through the grass even if it looks green.

Have a clear area around fire with grass mown/short or wet area down.

Have a means to help put fire out EG: hose, tools, or machinery

Even if fire looks out strong wind can reignite fire the next day fanning embers on to dry vegetation

Go to the Check it’s alright web site to see if you can light a fire, most fires in this area need a permit.

For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...

for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...

We have had a few members who have left recently and are looking for some new members to join the brigade, who would be available day time.

If interested come and see us at 3 Iwa St after 7PM on a Thursday evening.