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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.

Cause of Hāwera house fire under investigation

'There were no injuries.'

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.

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.

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.