
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'
Fire and Emergency was called to the blaze at Westland Funeral Services on Tainui St.
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.
An open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.
At its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil Glen
Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
Fire and Emergency received a steady stream of calls throughout the evening for bush, tree, and grass fires caused by fireworks. Video / NZ Herald
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.
Seven fire stations responded, sending six fire trucks and two ladder trucks.
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.
Public warned to stay indoors.
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
All occupants have been accounted for as firefighters battle the blaze.
Fire and emergency services were called out to a Cameron Rd structure fire incident.
The fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
The fire in Ōtāhuhu, in the early hours of Sunday, cut power to many flats.
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.