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Visibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fire
Fire crews are battling a well-involved house fire in Azalea Place, Wiri, Auckland.
Fire crews return to large scrub fire in South Island
Residents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.
Kaimaumau blaze continues to burn
The Kaimaumau fire has been burning in the Far North for over 30 days. Video / FENZ
Emergency services attend fire at SkyCity International Convention Centre
Part of Nelson Street was closed due to the fire call-out.
The night an HB petrol station went 'boom' - what happened and why no one was convicted
'We never told him he could hop in our car!'
Air fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutes
A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.
Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire
Another home was destroyed by a phone charger in Kaikohe last year.
Blaze destroys Auckland home
Small explosions were heard as fire tore through Avondale property overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Incredible video - inferno destroys house in minutes
Fire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.
Doctors race to save lives after NYC fire that killed 17
Eight children among dead; dozens in hospital, including several in critical condition.
'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly contained
Locals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.
Watch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issued
Fire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.
Battle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continue
The fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.
'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possible
The fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.
Major scrub fire breaks out in Wānaka
Four helicopters are responding to a large scrub fire near Wānaka. Video / James Allan / Janine Weatherly / Harriet Blackman-Howard
Why eccentric leader plans to close 'Gateway to Hell'
The natural gas crater in the middle of the Karakum desert has burned for five decades.
Large Matamata fire under investigation
An investigation into last night's fire at Viking Kayaks will begin today.
Kaimaumau wetlands: Sacred sites, rare flora and fauna complicate fire fight
Burning for 22 days, the fire has covered an area the size of 2400 football fields.
'Keep these babies in your prayers': Devastating fire kills 7 children
The four smoke alarms in the building do not appear to have been working.
Kaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuate
Seaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.
Rugby star helping in fight against large Northland fire
Taniwha among crews helping fight major fire in Kaimaumau.
Helicopter called in to battle blaze at Long Bay Regional Park
Firefighters are using shovels to douse flames.
Resident concerned Kaimaumau fire may burn for months
Blaze on the wetland was first reported on December 18.
Colorado wildfire victims begin new year surveying destruction
As many as 1000 homes feared lost to flames.
Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force mass evacuations
About 580 homes, a hotel, and a shopping centre burn, tens of thousands people evacuated.
Springfield rest home fire: Man, 73, critically injured in blaze dies
Emergency responders were called to the rest home around 9.40pm.
Apartment explosion: Residents escape fiery blast
Queenstown apartment "fully involved in flames" after explosion.
US house fire kills father, 2 children on Christmas morning
A Christmas morning house fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania claimed the lives of a father and his two children. Video / ABC
Fire decimates Taranaki meat processing plant
A fire has destroyed a Taranaki meat processing plant which required 40 fire crew to stop the blaze.