Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
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Emergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwave
The Perth blaze was reduced to a watch and act warning on Friday afternoon.
Fire service investigating blaze at vacant house in Auckland
The house is fenced off with windows boarded up and tagging on its front wall.
10 homes destroyed by Perth wildfire burning out of control
The fire began on Wednesday in a pine tree plantation on Perth’s northeast edge.
Woman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cell
Martin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.
'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in Cambridge
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.
Firefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of service
Career Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
MPs set off smoke bombs and light fire amid chaotic scenes in Albanian Parliament
Democratic lawmakers lit flares and piled chairs in protest of the governing Socialists.
Car engulfed by flames on Waikato Expressway
All occupants were out of the way when it went up in flames. Video / Supplied
South Auckland firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed a block of seven flats
Three fire trucks and one aerial truck attended the fire on Massey Rd, Māngere East.
'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover cop
Evidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.
Two out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busy
A large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.
Investigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in Tokoroa
Firefighters remain at the scene today.
Whanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfires
Aaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.
‘Great loss’: Auckland rugby league clubrooms burn to ground, police investigating
Life member who coached SBW says treasured photos of his family have been lost.
Blazes on islands sparks warning about lighting fires
A fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.
One injured after two large early morning house fires in Auckland
Early morning fires in Onehunga and Māngere East homes have gutted both properties.
'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fire
Crews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
There’s another wild fire burning in Hawaii. This one is destroying irreplaceable rainforest.
A wild fire burning in a remote Hawaii rainforest is underscoring a new reality.
Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.
Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.
Summit of Māngere Mountain catches alight
Three people were spotted leaving the area as fire crews battled the blaze.
Fire at Māngere Mountain
Firefighters from Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, and Papatoetoe were at the scene of the vegetation fire at Māngere Mountain overnight. The fire has been brought under control. Video / NZ Herald
'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fire
A neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.
'We are devastated': Pizza store gutted by fire was pride and joy of family
Owner relieved family with young children living next door were not hurt.
'All the kids were terrified': Fireworks display promoter to investigate after injuries
A fireball and clay plugs went into the crowd, causing burns and a broken hand.
Focus: Pizza store destroyed by fire
Pizza store owner Savi Arora is humbled by the outpouring of support from his community after his business was destroyed by a fire. Video / Dean Purcell
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
'Shocking incident' - Three firefighters dead after plane crashes in Australian outback
Queensland Ambulance Service described the collision as 'unsurvivable'.
Risk of Australian bushfire smoke in NZ skies this summer
Meteorologists will be watching for Australian bushfire smoke travelling here this summer.