Homes evacuated as fire crews battle tool factory blaze
Emergency services were first called just after midnight.
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A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said a person was found inside the property.
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"Both occupants advised that no one else was in or on the property": coroner's report.
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Fire was well involved when emergency services arrived on scene.
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Authorities urged around 500 residents to evacuate California's central coast.
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Crews have returned to deal with the bush fire this morning.
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Police are at the scene and assisting with evacuations.
Upper Hutt bush fire burning close to homes now under control
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Te Mata Four Square to stay closed for at least eight weeks after fire
Owner says fire ruined retail area so it will be at least 8 weeks before store reopens.
Six homes evacuated after large vegetation fire near Ahipara
Six homes were evacuated overnight after a vegetation broke out near Ahipara.
Visibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fire
Fire crews are battling a well-involved house fire in Azalea Place, Wiri, Auckland.
Fire crews return to large scrub fire in South Island
Residents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.
Kaimaumau blaze continues to burn
The Kaimaumau fire has been burning in the Far North for over 30 days. Video / FENZ
Emergency services attend fire at SkyCity International Convention Centre
Part of Nelson Street was closed due to the fire call-out.
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Air fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutes
A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.
Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire
Another home was destroyed by a phone charger in Kaikohe last year.
Blaze destroys Auckland home
Small explosions were heard as fire tore through Avondale property overnight. Video / NZ Herald
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Fire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.
Doctors race to save lives after NYC fire that killed 17
Eight children among dead; dozens in hospital, including several in critical condition.
'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly contained
Locals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.
Watch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issued
Fire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.
Battle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continue
The fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.
'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possible
The fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.
Major scrub fire breaks out in Wānaka
Four helicopters are responding to a large scrub fire near Wānaka. Video / James Allan / Janine Weatherly / Harriet Blackman-Howard
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The natural gas crater in the middle of the Karakum desert has burned for five decades.
Large Matamata fire under investigation
An investigation into last night's fire at Viking Kayaks will begin today.