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: Fire restrictions lifted
18 April 2008
Rural Fire authorities have lifted fire restrictions across Hastings District and Napier City following several days of rain this week, though they are still advising caution when lighting fires outdoors.
Kevin Deacon, the Hastings District Council’s Operations Services Manager, said the rain was a welcome relief for farmers and fire officers alike, but warned the region was still at risk of fires.
“The dry summer has left a lot of dead material out there even if has been dampened down at the moment, so we would still like people to exercise caution when lighting fires outdoors over winter.”
The lifting of restrictions means the Hastings District is in an ‘open fire season’. Permits are no longer required for outdoor fires. Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is also lifting its fire restrictions.
For more information
Jessica Soutar Barron
Communications Officer
(06) 878 0510 ex. 8629
027 275 5205
