
SkyCity fire: New pictures shed light on devastating blaze
The photographs were taken by the crew of the Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade.
The photographs were taken by the crew of the Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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Weather was favourable for firefighters in central Auckland over the long weekend.
SkyCity says it has concerns for the wellbeing of those involved and is not on witch hunt.
Workers at SkyCity face a string of health concerns.
Roads around the new SkyCity convention centre are due to be partially reopened.
Commuters are being told to expect road disruptions to continue on Tuesday.
The fire began at lunchtime on a Tuesday and by home-time Auckland was at a standstill.
SkyCity Unite Union members are striking, claiming unsafe working conditions.
"Our safety should be number one priority and I don't feel convinced it is," worker tells.
There have been no new flare-ups overnight, but the scene remains hazardous.
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James Miles was the face of the battle against the SkyCity fire in this morning's Herald.
"Devastated to see the project we have worked so hard on impacted this way."
Craig Merz reckons it took two to three minutes before the building alarm sounded.
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Motorists hoping some roads may reopen today are out of luck.
Union says two 30m high ladder fire trucks could have ended the SkyCity fire in two hours.
The fire has shaken central Auckland to its core.
Firefighters are still battling the blaze on Hobson St this morning.
We say: Auckland and NZ desperately need centre up and running and paying its way.
Global insurance broker advising SkyCity's international convention centre claim.
"It was an amazingly iconic building yesterday and will be again" - SkyCity CEO.
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
"This is New Zealand. Helping out one another in our hour of need."
While face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.
Fletcher boss Ross Taylor and SkyCity's Graeme Stephens refused to answer the question.
A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.