Rural Fire Canterbury
Welcome to the official website of the Canterbury Rural Fire Coordination Committee.
Fire Status
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Events
Regional Fire Challenge 2010
The challenge will be held at Raincliff in South Canterbury (between Geraldine, Fairlie and Pleasant Point) over the three days 14-15-16 October 2010, with a maximum of 16 crews participating per day. Find out more »
FRFANZ WAJAX COMPETITIONS - National & Canterbury Regional 2010
Saturday 20 November 2010. Hosted by Combined Ashburton District Rural Fire Forces (with the Ashburton District Council). Venue: Ashburton Domain, Corner Elizabeth & Grigg Street. Find out more »
News
4 March 2010: Late summer brings heightened fire risk
With summer finally arriving in February and March with hot temperatures and drying conditions throughout most of Canterbury, the rural fire risk has raised significantly.
Earlier rainfall throughout the region led to a very good growing season with excess vegetation now drying off and providing an excellent fuel source for fires.
“Right now, everything is drying out and the risk of fires starting and becoming large fire is very high. We are asking Cantabrians to take special care during this time to ensure they do not inadvertently start a fire,” says Tony Teeling, spokesperson for the Canterbury Rural Fire Coordinating Committee.
