02/09/2026
In August, our brigades responded to 9 vegetation fires across the Nelson Marlborough District, caused by a range of factors including escaped burn piles, old burn piles reigniting, and accidental ignitions. 🚒
As we move into spring, warmer, drier, and windier conditions can quickly turn a seemingly extinguished burn pile into a vegetation fire. 🌿🌞💨🔥
Even when a pile looks out, heat and embers can remain buried deep inside and flare up days or weeks later.
👉 If you have previously burned vegetation on your property, please take the time to:
✅ Turn the pile over
✅ Break apart any remaining material
✅ Soak it thoroughly with water
✅ Check that it is cold to the touch
‼️If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave.‼️
If you're thinking of lighting a fire or carrying out any activity that generates heat or sparks...
📌Check the current fire danger, weather conditions, and fire season restrictions at: www.checkitsalright.nz
