Seven fires in rubbish bins around Napier early on Tuesday morning have sparked fears an arsonist is at work.
Firefighters were called to the Napier Courthouse shortly after midnight after reports of a fire in the rubbish bin outside.
Another was reported only minutes later at the Napier police station and was extinguished by a member of the public using a drink bottle.
Another was then lit on Marine Parade just before 1am - again extinguished by a member of the public.
After 1am, more were lit on McGrath St.