Fire nearly destroys home while family sleeps inside
Fireworks are believed to be the cause of the blaze.
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It's time we tackled the fireworks issue.
Over 100 call-outs for Guy Fawkes
This included about 50 in the northern part of the country.
Guy Fawkes relatively 'quiet night' for emergency services
Fireworks spark 34 callouts nationwide.
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Fire crews across the country attended at least 56 fireworks-related incidents.
Blame game over exploding Lime e-scooter batteries
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South Island fire crews battling large hedge fire
Four fire engines and 6 tankers were now assisting at the scene.
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Multiple cars are on fire at a car yard in West Auckland.
Porirua Kmart customers evacuated due to fire
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Police appeal for help in solving lethal arson
Man died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.
Kiwi student displaced by Boston apartment fire
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'Every firefighter in Whanganui' called in to fight blaze
The fire cast a red glow in the sky.
Truck fire closes Waikato expressway at Rangiriri
Southbound lanes likely to be closed until 8.30am or 9.30am.
New Plymouth scrap metal yard fire continues to burn
Advice for people to stay away remains, but fire service say fumes pose no danger.
Police hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crash
Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.
Industrial fire rages at New Plymouth metal yard
The blaze was started by a crane bringing down power-lines in the area just before 5pm.
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Building fires extingushed at Avonedale racetrack
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Horror incident: Man burns to death on mobility scooter
A man burnt to death while on his mobility scooter with witnesses unable to help.
Man found after he was believed killed in house fire
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Crews battling house fire in Manurewa
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House fire devastates Mt Roskill home
"I've not seen anything like it in my life ... it was pretty devastating."
Loud bang heard before machinery fire at Auckland port
One person was taken to Auckland Hospital with burn injuries following the blaze.
Watch: Worker out of hospital after inferno at Auckland port
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Fire destroys main street Waipu businesses
The blaze disconnected power to nearly 300 businesses and guts three businesses in Waipu.
Accelerant used to torch Auckland family home
The Paki family were told remnants of gasoline were found around the property.
Two stores on fire in Otahuhu, South Auckland
"It appeared that two stores were on fire," the spokeswoman said.
One dead after house fire in Ōpōtiki
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls about the fire.
Truck fire temporarily closes SH2 at Maramarua
NZTA is advising motorists to avoid the area or expect delays.
Fire rips through Manurewa Rugby League Club
The rugby league grounds on Claymore Street are home to the Manurewa Marlins.
Man arrested after Howick house fire
Man charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.
East Auckland house fire 'suspicious'
"We've got a well-involved substantial house fire there. There's substantial damage."