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One dead after East Coast house fire
A woman died and a man was injured when fire engulfed their East Coast home north of Ruatoria last night.
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Locals pitch in to help fight fire
About 20 Hawkes Bay residents fought an out of control fire with spades and chilly bins of water near Mahia Beach yesterday.
![Another step in burned girl's recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Another step in burned girl's recovery
The young Martinborough girl who was severely burnt by a candle last month has taken a major step in her recovery.
![Aleppo: Before the fires](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Aleppo: Before the fires
Aleppo's ancient souk has fallen victim to the civil war. A fire sparked by battles between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's troops and rebel fighters tore through Aleppo's centuries-old covered market, burning wooden doors and scorching stone stalls and vaulted passageways.
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Mt Eden blaze: Firefighter recovering
The firefighter who suffered smoke inhalation while battling a large blaze in Mt Eden has been admitted to hospital overnight. (+video).
![Raw video: Building on fire in Mt Eden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Raw video: Building on fire in Mt Eden
A large fire has broken out in a Mt Eden curtain manufacturer. Mt Eden Rd has been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Video courtesy Martin Partridge.
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Qatar mall set to reopen after fire
The Qatar mall where New Zealand triplets were killed in a deadly blaze is set to reopen today, reports say.
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Bravery medal for reluctant hero
What do you do when you see flames billowing from a house? For helicopter pilot Godley Evans, it was a no-brainer.