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Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.
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Firefighters were called to the ohSO Cafe, on Crummer Rd, early today.
Family escapes as fire destroys home in Ōtāngarei
Cause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.
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A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
Overnight house blaze in Christchurch beach town labelled ‘suspicious’
The property was well-involved when fire crews arrived.
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40 firefighters respond as Invercargill storage facility goes up in flames
Police said all staff had been evacuated immediately.
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Police said a 36-year-old male faces five charges relating to the incident.
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Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury
A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 17, thousands evacuated
The Plumpang fuel storage station supplies 25 per cent of Indonesia’s fuel needs.
Dispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstated
Fletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."
Watch: Huge fire sends plumes of smoke across Hamilton
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‘It took all our resources’: Firefighter describes three-hour battle in flood-ravaged city
About 35 firefighters fought the inferno which forced residents to evacuate temporarily.
Massive blaze in popular Hong Kong shopping district
Construction site erupts into blaze at Tsim Sha Tsu.
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
Focus Live: Fallen firefighter Craig Stevens’ wife Lucy speaks at funeral
Craig's wife Lucy Stevens gave a heartfelt tribute to the fallen firefighter at his celebration of life at Muriwai. Video / Supplied
Hostel fire leaves 48 tourists stranded, local marae offers helping hand
Police and Fenz have determined the fire was not suspicious.
Vehicles found on fire in West Auckland park - police investigating
Black smoke could be seen in parts of Massey, West Auckland, this morning.
Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge
Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.
Emergency services attending a massive blaze in South Auckland
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were called to the fire in Patumahoe at 6pm.
Air NZ passenger 'boiling with anger' after 16-hour flight to nowhere
The affected passengers have all been rebooked on flights, the airline says.
Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
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