Fire danger levels

12 February 2019

Fire and Emergency New Zealand have reviewed the Fire Danger levels for the Waikato grapefruit signs .

Please be aware Kawhia has a HIGH fire danger level.

 

fire danger level

 

A decision has been made to change the Fire Season Status in the Waikato Urban area to Restricted.

Effective date for declaring a Restricted Fire Season - 13th February 2019

Area(s) impacted by the change are as follows:

  • Hamilton
  • Hauraki     
  • Matamata – Piako
  • Waikato
  • Waipa
  • Otorohanga
  • Waitomo
  • South Waikato

 

Because of the high fire danger levels the Thames / Coromandel district will remain in a Prohibited Fire Season

 

The Check it alright web site will be updated to the show a Restricted Fire season in the Waikato Urban area.

Please check the Check it alright web site for Urban and Rural fire seasons it may be different in your neighbouring area.

http://checkitsalright.nz