Tag: fire
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Road Closure in Wiri Following Fire
A section of Roscommon Road is currently closed due to a fire in Wiri, Counties Manukau. Police have established cordons at the intersections of Roscommon Road with Wiri Station Road and Cavendish Drive. Fire and Emergency NZ are actively responding…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fires in Avalon, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding suspicious fires in Avalon. Two fires, one on Tuesday, November 11th and another on Thursday, November 20th, are under investigation after being deemed suspicious. No injuries were reported as…
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Whakapapa Village Evacuated Due to Tongariro Fire
Evacuation of Whakapapa Village - Tongariro Fire update #8 Whakapapa Village is being evacuated as a precaution due to the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Thirty six people who live in the village were warned earlier today that they…
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand: Weather and Fire Update - 1 PM
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update - 1pm Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand -- Weather callouts Between 7.40am and 1pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency responded to 264 weather-related callouts. The calls were predominantly for roofs…
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather updates -- Kaikoura fires Eleven crews, including heavy machinery and dangerous tree fellers, are working across a large area of Kaikoura Flats to continue active firefighting and strengthen containment lines around each…
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Delays Expected on State Highway 2 Near Pōkeno Due to Fire
Emergency services are attending a fire near State Highway 2 (SH2) in Pōkeno, Waikato, causing traffic delays. The fire was reported to Police just after 10:30 am. Motorists are advised to exercise extra caution on SH2 between the Waikato Expressway…
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Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man After Avondale Church Fire
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with a fire that occurred at St Mary’s Church in Avondale on Monday, July 14. The fire broke out on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. Police believe…
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Traffic Delays in Parnell Due to Building Fire
Auckland motorists should expect delays in Parnell following a building fire on Parnell Road. Emergency services responded to the incident around 6:45 a.m. today. Parnell Road is currently cordoned off between Garfield Street and St. Stephens Avenue in both directions.…
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Avondale Delays Follow School Fire
A building fire at Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Avondale has caused significant delays for motorists this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. following reports of the fire. The incident…
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Supermarket Fire in Freemans Bay, Auckland
A fire has broken out at a supermarket on College Hill, Freemans Bay, central Auckland. Fire and Emergency NZ is managing the response. Acting Inspector Ian Scoulding advises the public to avoid the area and nearby residents to close their…
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Arrest Made in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
A 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson following a suspicious fire at the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga last month. Counties Manukau Police have been investigating the incident, which occurred at the Pakuranga Road branch on May 5. Detective…
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Family of Liam Hockings Calls for Accountability After Loafers Lodge Fire
The family of Liam Hockings, who died in the Loafers Lodge fire, has released a statement expressing their grief and calling for accountability. Hockings' family described him as "much loved – an intelligent, caring, and unforgettable character" whose loss has…
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Arson Suspected in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
Police are investigating a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga, after emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Road just before 3pm on May 5th. The restaurant sustained significant fire damage. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of…
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Fire Closes Pakuranga Road
A fire at a McDonald’s restaurant on Pakuranga Road prompted a response from emergency services at approximately 3 p.m. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries thus far. As a precaution, nearby buildings are being evacuated. The Police have closed…
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