DECLARED IN THE WHOLE OF CANTERBURY
FROM MIDDAY MARCH 1ST TO MIDDAY MARCH 3RD
FOR NOR'WEST WIND EVENT -
(This message just issued by National Rural Fire Association to Fire Brigade members)
Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-5th
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Re: TOTAL FIRE BAN
Maybe the fact that Christchurch needs the resources in the city and any needless fires will take those resources and add to the problems if theres enough.
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Re: TOTAL FIRE BAN
Its extremely dry here. Everything is turning brown again and the gardens are so thirsty yet we cant water them
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2014 Rainfall: Jan: 21mm Feb: 76mm March: 170mm April: 201mm YTD: 468mm
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2014 Rainfall: Jan: 21mm Feb: 76mm March: 170mm April: 201mm YTD: 468mm
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Re: Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-3rd
There's been a total ban for the last three months anyway. 
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Re: Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-3rd
Oh ok,has been around here though,had a neighbour who burnt some rubbish a few days ago and then got a phone call to say he'll get fined if he does it again.Orion wrote:That hasn't been the case here for some weeks, Richard.
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Extension Total Fire Ban Canty
Total Fire Ban in Canterbury has been extended to midday Saturday March 5th. -
Source: National Rural Fire Association, to Fire Brigade members.
Source: National Rural Fire Association, to Fire Brigade members.
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Re: Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-5th
does total fire ban include fireplaces in homes? I'm guessing yes...
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Re: Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-5th
My understanding is that it includes all fires in the open air - and very strictly interpreted includes cigarettes...
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Re: Total Fire Ban for Canty - Mar 1st-5th
No, thats also including gas BBQWeetbicks wrote:does total fire ban include fireplaces in homes? I'm guessing yes...