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Car thief theory in huge Papakura scrap yard inferno

Did an intruder joining in the catalytic converter craze cause the huge Papakura fire?

Watch: Fire and Emergency respond to flaming car in Mt. Roskill

Emergency services responded to a care on fire in Mt. Roskill in the early hours of Thursday morning. Video / Paul Familiara

Watch: Fiery awakening as car bursts into flames in Auckland street

A car alarm was heard first then the vehicle burst into flames.

Police investigate fire at Auckland Countdown

Police are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.

Wellington house fire: Police seek help following suspicious blaze

One person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.

Firefighter injured in Balclutha blaze

One firefighter received minor injuries at the scene.

Fire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in Reefton

Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.

Truck fire closes SH1 near Orini

Northbound traffic on SH1 between Orini and Taupiri is being diverted through Huntly.

Taihape blaze 'escalated to a second alarm response'

A fire investigator is now on the scene.

Coatesville fire: Investigations ongoing as union says more support was needed

The first fire brigade arrived 18 minutes after the first call-out, it has been revealed.

Focus: Two dead after Coatesville house fire

Two people are dead and a third injured after a house fire in Coatesville Tuesday morning. Video / Brett Phibbs

Threats made before family home destroyed by fire

The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.

Suspected arson at Auckland Pak'nSave after fire lit in trolley

Authorities are investigating a fire being lit in a trolley at a Pak'nSave last night.

Serious injuries following Wellington car fire

Centennial Highway southbound lanes are closed.

Truck on fire at Wellington Mainfreight building has been contained

A fire that involved a truck at the Mainfreight building in Wellington is now contained.

Historic $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five years

Jonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.

Taumarunui house fire leaves one seriously injured

A house in Taumarunui has gone up in flames.

House destroyed by fire in Wanaka

Firefighters arrived at a Wanaka property early this morning to find it well ablaze.