Port Hills Fire Public Update – Friday 24 February

Media Update – 11.30am

Fire update

Firefighting operations will continue on the Port Hills until the incident management team are confident the fire is fully extinguished. Principal Rural Fire Officer Darrin Woods said the area was still an active fire zone with new hot spots being identified.

“As long as hot spots remain in the Port Hills we will have a presence and this could be for some time, possibly up to four weeks unless there is a significant change in the weather. With ongoing firefighting activities in this area it is likely some access restrictions will remain in place.”

No significant incidents or flare-ups were reported overnight.

Extensive thermal imaging was carried out overnight, showing a continuing overall reduction in hotspots from yesterday. Significant reductions in hotspots have been noted in the Early Valley Road area, Hoon Hay Valley and Worsleys roads, above Dyers Pass Road, in the Adventure Park and in the area above Governors Bay. However hotspot activity is continuing to be seen in most areas.

Drones will be operating today, carrying out mapping and photography of the fire area, and assisting fire crews on the ground to identify hotspots.

Fire crews and support staff continue to be rotated throughout the operation to ensure all staff remain fresh and rested.

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