Multiple vegetation fires break out across Central Hawke’s Bay amid strong winds
Five pumping appliances and three tankers were at the second Swamp Rd fire. “Firefighting conditions are extremely difficult…
Person missing in Henderson house fire as 35 firefighters search destroyed home
The incident was escalated to a second alarm response as firefighters battled the blaze and carried out a…
Firefighters use specialist gear to rescue Napier man who fell 25m while gardening
“He had probably fallen maybe 25m, and then he managed to climb back up about 10m – so…
Public rescue person from house during Invercargill firefighters’ strike
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler said Fire and Emergency thanked the public for their help in responding to…
Stokes Valley fatal fire trial hears of firefighters’ mayday call
It was the third suspicious fire at the Hanson Grove flats within four weeks. Now, Mangu Kaha gang…
Fire clouds: The ominous new threat looming over wildfires in Europe – NZ Herald
Fire clouds: The ominous new threat looming over wildfires in Europe NZ HeraldFrance and Spain race to control wildfires…
Tuakau chemical incident: Petrol or oil-based product suspected in contamination scare
IAWAI chief executive Peter Winder said investigators were looking at a potential source near to the wastewater pump…
Fire engulfs building at Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park near Napier
Edward Shand from Napier spotted the fire as on a Sunday evening drive as he cruised down down…
One-hour firefighters’ strike to hit emergency callouts across regions
The situation is expected to result in slower response times for emergencies in some communities. Earlier this month…
Europe ablaze: London at risk, forest burns near Paris and Spain counts wildfire cost
The fire erupted on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau Forest, about 60km southeast of the capital. The wildfire…
Auckland volunteer firefighters refuse to provide ‘back-up’ for Fire and Emergency during union strike periods
“We haven’t become volunteer firefighters to provide a back-up to Fire and Emergency during strike periods,” he told…
Oh deer: Firefighters rescue deer stuck on roof during Fourth of July
ASTORIA, Ore. (WKRC) — A group of firefighters saved a scared fawn that became stuck on the roof…