Nelson Port ship fire: Blaze extinguished after six appliances called to scene
Firefighters attend a ship fire at the Nelson Port.
Firefighters attend a ship fire at the Nelson Port.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to pass the scene with care.
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.
Two fire appliances were at the scene.
One fire crew remains at the site of the Hunua Rd fire in Papakura.
Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.
Fire services were called to the scene just after 8am.
"Very fortunate" family had working smoke alarms that allowed kids to escape.
Plumes of black smoke can be seen in Papakura as a fire takes hold of a scrap metal yard. Video / Hayden McCallum/ Stevie Marino / Supplied
Three children and a woman died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne.
A witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.
Restaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.
'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'
A car on fire blocked State Highway 1 near Pukerea Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Samuel Havill
Both northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.
The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
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Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
A large fire in the Gumfields Historic Reserve in Ahipara on Tuesday resulted in more than 100 homes being evacuated. Video / Pool
Firefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.
A witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.
Waikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.
There are delays heading out of Auckland this afternoon.
Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at about 1pm yesterday. Video / Supplied
Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.
Several people are said to be missing after huge fire ripped through an apartment complex.