
Scrap metal fire in South Auckland: Fire crews continue working as blaze finally dies down
Fire services were called to the scene just after 8am.
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
MP Simon Court says the Government's poor response could leave it open to legal action.
Four crews arrived to find the house "well ablaze".
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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.
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.
Prisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.
Police were notified of the fire shortly before 2pm and on the scene on the Waikato River.
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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
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.
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The fire broke out in Helensville just before 3am.
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Residents were advised to bag and bin 'clippings from the first lawn-mow after the fire'.
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
There have been 10 suspicious fires in the area over the last 10 days.
Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.