The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.

FENZ say they were alerted to the fire just after 1pm.

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Traffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce Reid

Fenz was called on Sunday evening.

'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'

The two men were jailed for the arson attack.

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All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.

Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.

Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.

The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.

'The fire has jumped the containment line.'

Fire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.

Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.

'There were no injuries.'

A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.

'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'

Kelly Osbourne later issued a warning to followers after her partner was hospitalised.

Nobody was home at the time of the fire.

Further charges are possible against the man.

The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.

Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine

Fenz was concerned Kiwis had little understanding of the risks of lithium-ion batteries.

The apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.

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The damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.

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