fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Apr to May 24 call outs


29 Mar 13:21 Camper van fire on Westdale Rd, fully involved. Brigade put fire out, vented an LPG bottle. Possible fuel issue.

1 May 16:45 Car crash SH60 and Aporo Rd Tasman, assist with traffic control.
3 May 12:58 Alarm activation at Mapua School, nothing found. Mapua Fire had only one person responding so Richmond Fire was called out with Upper Moutere Fire.
14 May 12:23 House fire on Wildman Rd, Motueka. Assist with damping down, containing fire.
18 May 03:03 House fire Motueka valley highway. Only stayed at fire for a short while then went to Motueka Fire Station as a cover more for 4 hours.

all outs for the year =26

Safety Tip – Be safe.

Did you know ashes can take up to five days to cool completely.

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...

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