Allan Grigg
Firefighters want to get fire completely under control before wind picks up
Firefighters want to get the Hanmer Springs fire completely under control today as they're expecting north-westerly winds tomorrow. "We were quite worried at the start. She was a very dramatic fire,"… Audio
Fire moving too fast to risk fire crews
Seventy firefighters are battling a huge bush fire that's left the North Canterbury town of Hanmer Springs cut off and without power. Audio
70 firefighters battle blaze near Hanmer Springs.
Allan Grigg is the Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Hurunui District .. he is also emergency management officer for the council. Audio
Battle to control Hurunui scrub fire continues
Fire authorities in drought stricken North Canterbury were left with no option but to let a scrub fire burn last night. Audio
Pressure on fire brigades as volunteer numbers dwindle
Roy Breeze Waikato Fire Commander, Allan Grigg Principal Rural Fire Officer, Hurunui District Council and Paul McGill the Deputy National Commander for the Fire Service. Audio