
‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressed
A scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.
A scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.
The new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.
It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.
More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.
The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.
About 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”
Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
The fires have claimed at least 27 lives.
LA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Fire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing.
Firefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish Hemi
Firefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ Herald
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / NZ Herald
One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.
Thick smoke filled West Hollywood during the Sunset fire last week.
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Los Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
Air tankers drop bright pink slurry over Los Angeles to combat fires.
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.