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Fire Danger Index for Tokoroa Area

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1 October 2009 Restricted Fire Season; Permits are required for all Open Fires
Contact Principal Rural Fire Officer: Ph: (07) 885-0778 Mobile: (027) 495-0973
Fire Weather Index The Fire Index levels shown are calculated using data from Tokoroa Weather Live's Weather Station These may not reflect accurately the results calculated by NZ Rural Fire Service who use different data obtained from there own weather monitoring stations
0-7 Low 7-16 Med 16-25 High 25-31 Very High 31 + Extremely High
More Information about the Fire Danger Index for NZ can be found at The NZ Rural Fire Service pages
Did you Know? That between 30% and 60% of all land burnt each year are from escaped land clearing burns.
A permit does not absolve you of responsibility. Escaped fires have cost individuals between $1000 and $250,000 in fire fighting costs.
Tokoroa is a town whose life blood is based on Dairy Farming and Forestry. Fire is a huge risk to the local economy always check the official index and remember we often have a closed fire season here during summer

Fire Seasons and Fire Permits

There are three fire seasons you should be aware of:
  • Open Fire Season: Means no fire permit is needed to light a fire in the open air. You are, however, responsible for any consequences should the fire escape control.
  • Restricted Fire Season: Means a fire permit from the relevant Rural Fire Authority is required to light a fire in the open air. You are, however, responsible for any consequences should the fire escape control.
  • Prohibited Fire Season: Means a total fire ban and lighting of fires is not permitted in the open air.

You should know what fire season is operating if you are traveling or visiting a rural area. Changes to fire seasons are notified by radio announcements or newspaper advertisements or information is available directly from the relevant Rural Fire Authority. When Restricted or Prohibited fire seasons are in place, the relevant Rural Fire Authority may also erect signs within the affected area notifying you of this requirement.