In New Zealand, people cause 98% of wildfires. They can happen any time of year, so your actions make all the difference.
You don’t need to live in a rural area to be at risk from wildfire. If there’s vegetation close by and potential for someone to generate a spark, then there’s a wildfire risk.
Always check whether it’s safe to light a fire and if you’ll need a fire permit at checkitsalright.nz.
Practise good fire safety when doing anything that could cause a spark.
If in doubt, get out! Wildfires move quickly. If you can see smoke or flames from a wildfire and you feel unsafe, don’t wait for an official warning to leave. Evacuate immediately.
Call 111 if your life or property is threatened, or you can’t evacuate on your own.
