Police and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in Papatoetoe
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Authorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.
Housing intensification is challenging traditional access for firetrucks.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known but it follows other fires at car wreckers.
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The incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.
Fire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.
Taradale Rd station badly damaged after fire but forecourt untouched.
Two others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.
Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.
Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.
The car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.
Police said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.
Fenz is blaming urban sprawl and traffic jams for slower response rate to attend blazes.
Neighbours warned of asbestos threat.
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One child suffered first-degree burns 'to her face and ears'.
Firefighters fought a shed fire that sent billowing smoke into Hastings skies on Sunday.
Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.
The man has already been charged with two counts of arson.
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Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.
A nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.
A family lost their young pets in a fire that consumed the sleepout.
About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.
The thick black plume of smoke continues to spread over Auckland.
About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.