'Massive' fire in East Auckland plastics factory under control
Petrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.
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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?
Watch: Fire and Emergency respond to flaming car in Mt. Roskill
Emergency services responded to a care on fire in Mt. Roskill in the early hours of Thursday morning. Video / Paul Familiara
Watch: Fiery awakening as car bursts into flames in Auckland street
A car alarm was heard first then the vehicle burst into flames.
Police investigate fire at Auckland Countdown
Police are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.
Wellington house fire: Police seek help following suspicious blaze
One person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.
Firefighter injured in Balclutha blaze
One firefighter received minor injuries at the scene.
Fire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in Reefton
Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.
Truck fire closes SH1 near Orini
Northbound traffic on SH1 between Orini and Taupiri is being diverted through Huntly.
Taihape blaze 'escalated to a second alarm response'
A fire investigator is now on the scene.
Safety warning after long weekend fires
A family friend is organising collection of items to help the family of four.
Three hurt, one seriously, after diesel burner fire
Emergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.
Smoke from burn-off leads to crash on SH2 in Ōtāne
Smoke on a highway has resulted in a two-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay today.
Roadside car fire in Whangārei
roadside car fire this morning in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei. Video / Supplied