Don't try this at home: 79-year-old woman's cooking fire warning
Siua Malota threw flour and salt at the flames, and against all odds, the fire went out.
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Investigation into suspicious car, house fire
Fire crews and police were called to Whanganui East about 3.40am on Tuesday.
Fire investigators to return after large blaze ripped through Auckland automotive shop
There were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.
Arson blamed for blaze that destroyed Polynesian cafe in Pukekohe
Tuesday's blaze completely destroyed the takeaway shop, which had only opened this year.
NZ Post truck catches alight, destroying 2000 parcels
The truck caught fire in Te Kūiti in the early hours of July 31.
Watch: Beloved family dog sparks US house fire after chewing power bank
Two dogs and a cat escaped the home uninjured through a dog door.
Fire at vacant home in Napier suburb
The cause of a large fire at a vacant home in Ahuriri is being investigated. Video / Missy Quito
Watch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershop
Not the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.
Arsonists set themselves on fire
Two arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cuts
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
'Rent will continue' - Du Val to worried apartment landlord
Around 500 people live in the high-rise.
Restaurant fire at new site weeks after reopening
The cause is understood to be similar to the fire that destroyed the restaurant last year.
Pukekohe cafe blaze: Eleven fire trucks at scene
Emergency services were alerted to the fire just after midnight.
California wildfire now fourth-largest in state history
Blazes from the Park Fire have destroyed an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.
Fire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community
'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'
'That was a pretty spectacular sight'
Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.
'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fire
Two fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.
‘Someone was clearly mad at them’: Molotov cocktails allegedly lobbed into barber shop
Fire investigators were on the scene this morning.
Suspicious fire breaks out at barber shop in Royal Oak
Fire investigators are at Bentley's Barbers on Manukau Rd following the blaze.
Ex-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couch
Multiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.
Fletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fire
The two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
Huge wildfire caused by burning car rips through California
Over 1600 firefighters combat California's largest fire this year.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
One dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fire
One person is dead and another is critically injured.
'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell son
The mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.
'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costs
Council boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
Kāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flats
The housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.