Two large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnight
Fire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.
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'Unprecedented': Massive forest fire ravages Greek island
Firefighters and residents have battled the blaze on Evia for seven straight days.
Trail of destruction as Greek wildfires rage on
Three large wildfires continue to churn across Greece, one threatening whole towns.
'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rage
Wildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.
Prisoner sparks Mt Eden fire after tampering with electrical socket
Staff and prisoners were evacuated during the Mt Eden Corrections Facility fire.
Boat on fire in central Queenstown
Boat on fire in central Queenstown on Thursday night. Video / James Allen
Watch: Wildfires force beach evacuation in Greece
Fire crews fought to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Senior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'
The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.
Raging fire guts Auckland CBD construction site
Firefighters were called to the scene at about 9.42pm.
Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires
The death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey's Mediterranean towns has risen to six.
Friends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fire
Some of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.
Tī Rākau Drive still partially closed after large factory fire
Fire crews remain at the site of a large factory fire in East Auckland yesterday.
'Massive' fire in East Auckland plastics factory under control
Petrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.
Cats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their arms
At least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.
Arson at Beyonce and Jay-Z mansion
It took 22 firefighters two hours to extinguish the flames.
Big Read: Mortal fear for remote arson-plagued community
There's one name that keeps cropping up - is he the mystery arsonist?
'I've never been through anything like this - flood one day, fire the next'
Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.
Spitting embers: Terrifying 'fire clouds' form 10km into the air above US wildfire
Fire crews evacuate as one collapses, and sparks fall from the sky in dangerous winds.
Sound of explosions as crew battle West Auckland house fire
"[I] first saw it when one of my flatmates started crying out that there was a fire."
Death Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 years
The staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.
House fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'
Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.
Firefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrant
Fire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.
Fire on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura
Crews were filmed battling the blaze on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura. Video / Tess Ritchie
Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work
Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.
Fire rips through house in Te Atatū South
Four crews are at the scene on Harding Ave, West Auckland.
Cars destroyed as fire bug hits Auckland street
Four cars were burnt out in the Auckland city area overnight.
Canada hunts for survivors of fire that destroyed small town
Officials hunt for missing residents after wildfire destroys British Columbian town.
Fire crews called to commercial building fire in Penrose
Firefighters have been battling a fire at a commercial building in Penrose early today.
Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
Huge explosion caught on camera near London underground station
A huge explosion was caught on camera as large plumes of thick, grey smoke rise from Elephant and Castle station in south London. Video / Abdullah Safi via AP
Electrical fire forces evacuation of 69 people in MIQ
All Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities operate as an alert level 4 environment.
House fire in Totara Vale after flames engulf car
House fire well-involved when firefighters arrived at the North Shore.
Car thief theory in huge Papakura scrap yard inferno
Did an intruder joining in the catalytic converter craze cause the huge Papakura fire?