Aucklanders are being reminded that the restricted fire season starts again this Sunday 1 December.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Bryan Cartelle is asking Aucklanders to take a common sense approach and ensure that if they are lighting an open air fire in any rural area, that they have a permit from Auckland Council.
Mr Cartelle adds, “At this time of year warm, dry weather is on the rise so the fire danger levels across Auckland grow too.
“We’re advising people to take precautions when lighting fires to ensure they don’t spread, cause damage, become a nuisance to others or contain illegal materials such as tyres, plastics, synthetic materials or treated timber.
“It’s important fires are controlled and supervised at all times as the costs involved in putting out all fires may be passed on to the person responsible,’ he says.
The start of the restricted fire season is a timely reminder to check your insurance policy. You need to consider insurance of property for loss and replacement from fire, Public Liability Insurance, Forest & Rural Fires Act fire suppression insurance (particularly if you are in the bush or camping a lot).
For more information on the different levels of fire restrictions or other fire related queries visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz ‘rural fire’ or call 09 301 0101.