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Watch: Up in flames - historic North Island pub destroyed in overnight fire
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
Fire crews were called around 2am as the historic Waipa Tavern in Ngāruawāhia went up in flames. Video / Hayden Woodward
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Fire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.
Fire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.
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CCTV footage shows a car reversing down the driveway two hours before the fire.
Major fire at Awarua is burning through hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils.
Fire and Emergency said they haven't been able to find the owner of the property.
About 20 firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.
The fire is around five hectares and is currently not endangering any properties.
The blaze was contained just after 11pm and everyone was accounted for.
Nobody has been hurt in either blaze.
One person was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.
Witness describes seeing two men running "hard out" after the blast.
Clean-up has begun at the Derrimore Heights site.
Blaze moving quickly, but no threat to the highway yet.