A woman died and a man was injured when fire engulfed their East Coast home north of Ruatoria last night.

About 20 Hawkes Bay residents fought an out of control fire with spades and chilly bins of water near Mahia Beach yesterday.

Journalists and academics have questioned a Saudi news agency that claims the Qatar mall fire that killed New Zealand triplets was an act of terrorism.

The young Martinborough girl who was severely burnt by a candle last month has taken a major step in her recovery.

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.

The firefighter who suffered smoke inhalation while battling a large blaze in Mt Eden has been admitted to hospital overnight. (+video).

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.

The Qatar mall where New Zealand triplets were killed in a deadly blaze is set to reopen today, reports say.

What do you do when you see flames billowing from a house? For helicopter pilot Godley Evans, it was a no-brainer.