14/07/2026
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๐ฅImportant Information๐ฅ
๐ฅDo you have any large burns planned?
๐ฅOr are you planning a large burn such as a burn pile, skid site, forestry slash or any other large burn?
๐ฅNOW is the time to undertake these fires, with the prediction of a Super El Nino summer approaching.
๐ฅPlease read our information below:
A Super El Nino has been forecast for the approaching summer fire season. It is predicted to exceed all other El Nino events in the past. This means a reduced rainfall for the last half of winter and a much drier and windier summer for the eastern side and northern parts of NZ.
What this means is a far more dangerous and active wildfire season than we have had for a few years. Escaping fires will be very difficult to control so we may need to impose restrictions and prohibition on all outdoor fires somewhat earlier this year. Large burns that will smoulder/burn on for a longer period it will need to be completely extinguished before the fire danger increases too much, so now is the time to undertake these burns. If you cannot burn your large pile now, please consider reducing your pile size and feeding the smaller fire from the larger pile.
As always, please let us know when you are lighting up your burn 0800 658 628 or checkitsalright.nz. Thanks๐
