fire news
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...
Do you volunteer or know someone who does?
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!
Can you figure this one out, neighbours?
What is such a thing that is long when young, short when old, long when new, and short when used?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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We're looking for Nice Neighbours
Each week, nominations on Neighbourly get turned into a Stuff story and we are always on the lookout for amazing neighbours who deserve to be recognised.
It could be someone who helped you when you were in a tight spot, a local who goes above and beyond for the community or just a neighbour who checks in on you.
Nominate your 'Nice Neighbour' by clicking here.
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