Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire
season
Western Bay of Plenty moves from a prohibited
season to a restricted season at 8am Tuesday 9
March.
The area moving to a restricted fire season
extends from Waihi Beach in the north, includes Tauranga
City, to Raumakara Forest Park in the east and just north of
Rotorua in the south.
Acting Principal Rural Fire
Officer Tony Gillard says recent rainfall has helped reduce
the fire risk.
"However, there is still a risk for a
planned fire to get out of control, and anyone planning to
light an open-air fire under a restricted fire season needs
to have a permit to do so.
"This can be done via www.checkitsalright.nz.
The website also helps users understand what they can and
can’t do in their area," Tony Gillard says.
"Even if
you have a permit to light an open air fire, it is important
you check the weather conditions before you
light.
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