Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
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South Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditions
Strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.
'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South Wairarapa
Four rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.
Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Third abandoned house fire in two months: Being treated as suspicious
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said it was "well ablaze" on arrival.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Person dies a month after suffering burns in house fire
Investigations still underway after January 5 blaze claims a life.
Hawke's Bay fire: Crews battle night-time forest blaze
Five dozen firefighters battled the blaze that broke out in vegetation.
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Fire crews battle large house fire in Rotorua
Firefighters battle big house fire in Rotorua overnight. Video / Supplied
'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blaze
The fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.
'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Coromandel
'It could have been a disaster story very easily,' eyewitness says after dramatic escape.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed house
A fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.
Owner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'
A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.
'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
Man rescued from burning house in Parklands
Elderly man rescued from burning house by neighbour in Parklands. / Chris Lynch
'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning house
Emergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.
Pōkeno house fire: Drivers pull off State Highway 1 as home engulfed
Firefighters had responded to the large house fire in the small Waikato town of Pōkeno.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
Three helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Murder denied after fatal suburban fire
Two accused over Cockle Bay death likely to face trial next year.
DIY campervan explodes at campsite
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite. / LDR
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on site
Eighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Car catches fire on Southwestern motorway, Auckland
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Firefighter's battle with PTSD: 'I soon learnt to lock away all emotion'
Dealing with trauma is an everyday, and painful, part of life for first responders
Children suspected of starting two church fires in West Auckland
Three fire appliances are attending the fire.
Firefighters at scene of house fire in Upper Hutt
The units were ablaze when firefighters arrived on scene.
Suspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafe
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.
Neighbour wakes Napier flat's occupants as BBQ reignites, starting large fire
Ross Augustine said he was awoken to sounds "like someone ripping up tin".
Investigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine cause
Residents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.