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'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'

Aussie brothers set fire to home while residents slept
The two men were jailed for the arson attack.

'Systematic dishonesty': Grenfell final report - what caused the fire that killed 72
Inquiry into fatal inferno exposes failings by UK government ministers and officials.

Arson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fire
The house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.

Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.

Waipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spread
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.

Dozens of Canterbury firefighters battling two large blazes tonight amid strong winds
Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.

North Canterbury wildfire ‘not controlled or contained’, fire services warn
'The fire has jumped the containment line.'

Watch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doors
Fire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.

Police believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrested
Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.

Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.

Childers Rd house fire started in roof
A fire that gutted an old home in Childers Road appears to have started accidentally.

Two in hospital as London building blaze rages
More than 100 people have been evacuated in Dagenham fire.

DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson hospitalised after bonfire ‘explosion’
Kelly Osbourne later issued a warning to followers after her partner was hospitalised.

Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation
The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.

Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / Supplied

Firefighters give fresh warning against charging e-scooters inside after apartment fire
Fenz was concerned Kiwis had little understanding of the risks of lithium-ion batteries.

Electric scooter starts fire at Auckland apartments, 200 residents evacuated
The apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.

'Heartbreaking': Paris Hilton dodges trailer fire on music video set
Hilton is preparing to release her first studio album in nearly two decades.

Watch: Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festival
Crowds watched on in horror as two gondolas went up in flames at Highfield Festival.

Gallipoli fire may have unearthed remains of Anzac soldiers
The damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.

Haiti prison break leaves 12 dead as inmates go hungry
Authorities say a prison break has been contained amid reports 12 inmates have died.

Huge plumes of smoke seen in Wānaka following large burn off
The large burn off on a hillside above Wānaka is under control, officials say.

Neighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier home
A woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.

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.

Investigation into suspicious car, house fire
Fire crews and police were called to Whanganui East about 3.40am on Tuesday.