Large fire breaks out in Massey; black smoke spews across West Auckland
Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell. Fire…
Waiheke Island blaze: Firefighters contain Ōmiha house fire
“Looks gnarly,” another said. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said three fire trucks and a water tanker…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…
Fire in central Auckland near Z petrol station sends thick black smoke over Ponsonby
The fire was at a building behind a gas station on Williamson Ave, Ponsonby. Photo / Anna Heath…
Fire crews battle large blaze in Milson, Palmerston North
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Person critical after rescue from fire at Henderson Salvation Army Church, arson suspected
He said conditions in the entry area were not too bad, but the main body of the fire…
Tongariro fire: Car wheel sparked costly blaze, drone photos reveal scale of destruction
While green shoots are pushing through the charred earth of the park, ecologists say the battle will be…
Fire crews rush to University of Auckland after fire breaks out at law building
Multiple fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at the University of Auckland’s law school.…
Auckland fires: Man runs from Ponsonby house as blaze takes hold
Fire and Emergency said it received multiple reports of the Ponsonby fire just after 10am. Five fire crews,…
Central Otago grass fire threatens homes as crews battle blaze
Fire and Emergency has responded to a grass fire in Otago. A grass fire in Central Otago has…
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response
A local board member is calling the incident “a real blow” after years of construction disrupting the school.…
Whangārei house fire: Five crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze on Morningside Rd
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