Investigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.

Kiwis are being warned about fireworks bans and safety ahead of the celebration.

Investigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.

Fenz is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if restrictions get worse.

Youths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.

Two people have been treated at the scene.

The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.

Fireworks and sky lanterns are considered too risky due to hot, dry conditions.

Two rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.

The fire was first reported just after midnight.

One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.

Massive orange flames are visible from nearly 1km away and smoke from 11km away.

Firefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.

A large wood chip pile is on fire, and the fire is threatening a neighbouring building.

The cause is being investigated.

Firefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.

Crews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.

Fire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.

Fire fought with help from mystery man.

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Officials said 200 people have been reported missing.

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Fire crews from six stations are in attendance.

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Investigators are due at the scene later today.

Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.

First emergency calls came in just after 1am with reports of multiple people in building.

An 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.

Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.

Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.