New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandElectric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injuredThe man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.12 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandLarge Māngere East fire breaks out, 5 trucks in attendanceFENZ say they were alerted to the fire just after 1pm.11 Sep 02:41 AM
New Zealand'They could still be here': Family of mum, son killed in house fire haunted by smoke alarm failureAuthorities now assessing fire that killed Southland mum and her 11-year-old son.10 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandMakorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 trafficTraffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce ReidWatch09 Sep 02:11 AM
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New Zealand'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'06 Sep 06:02 AM
WorldAussie brothers set fire to home while residents sleptThe two men were jailed for the arson attack.06 Sep 05:50 AM
World'Systematic dishonesty': Grenfell final report - what caused the fire that killed 72Inquiry into fatal inferno exposes failings by UK government ministers and officials.05 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fireThe house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.05 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandTruck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fireFire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.04 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of Canterbury firefighters battling two large blazes tonight amid strong windsConditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.02 Sep 11:03 AM
New Zealand'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergencyIrene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.02 Sep 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnightThe blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.01 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury wildfire ‘not controlled or contained’, fire services warn'The fire has jumped the containment line.'01 Sep 10:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doorsFire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.01 Sep 06:31 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrestedPolice have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.29 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandThree people rescued from house fire in Henderson, AucklandA fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.28 Aug 05:55 PM
New ZealandChilders Rd house fire started in roofA fire that gutted an old home in Childers Road appears to have started accidentally.26 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTwo in hospital as London building blaze ragesMore than 100 people have been evacuated in Dagenham fire.26 Aug 09:33 AM
New ZealandDIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'26 Aug 03:54 AM
EntertainmentSlipknot’s Sid Wilson hospitalised after bonfire ‘explosion’Kelly Osbourne later issued a warning to followers after her partner was hospitalised.25 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Hamilton house fireNobody was home at the time of the fire.23 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandPolice make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatalityFurther charges are possible against the man.23 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandWhittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalationThe fire was confined to one piece of equipment.22 Aug 09:55 PM
New ZealandCar on fire outside Takapuna Grammar SchoolFire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandFirefighters give fresh warning against charging e-scooters inside after apartment fireFenz was concerned Kiwis had little understanding of the risks of lithium-ion batteries.22 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandElectric scooter starts fire at Auckland apartments, 200 residents evacuatedThe apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.21 Aug 06:52 PM
Entertainment'Heartbreaking': Paris Hilton dodges trailer fire on music video setHilton is preparing to release her first studio album in nearly two decades.18 Aug 04:20 AM
WorldWatch: Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festivalCrowds watched on in horror as two gondolas went up in flames at Highfield Festival.18 Aug 12:26 AM
WorldGallipoli fire may have unearthed remains of Anzac soldiersThe damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.17 Aug 06:40 AM