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'Absolutely terrifying': Family huddle in smoke-logged room awaiting rescue in freak laundry fire
The family were woken up by firefighters banging the door down after clothes caught fire.
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Car ignites on Auckland city waterfront
Emergency crews have responded to a car fire on Quay St in Auckland's CBD.
Watch: Car catches fire in downtown Auckland near busy train station
Police are assisting with traffic management near Waitematā Train Station in the CBD.
Firefighters battle well-involved house fire in South Auckland
Two fire trucks are at the scene and a fire investigator is on the way.
From floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland community
Nine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.
State Highway 3 reopens after fire
The trailer of a truck carrying rubbish caught fire near Bulls.
Firefighters warn Upper Hutt locals to steer clear of large blaze
The fire is near the intersection of Blenheim St, Seddon St and Goodshed Rd.
‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutes
Bottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.
Fuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.
How two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apart
The two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.
Crews battle Bay of Plenty house fire
Crews from five Bay of Plenty stations fought the blaze for five hours.
Watch: Explosion reported at US oil refinery
Nearby residents reported a loud boom that rattled windows.
Person dead, three injured after fiery three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North street
Police probe deadly late-night crash as road toll continues to climb.
Woman with burns in bedside court hearing after vehicles, carport destroyed in suspicious blaze
A 45-year-old woman is in Middlemore Hospital being treated for injuries.
Four Jewish-run ambulances targeted in London arson attack
The burnt-out wrecks of four volunteer ambulances, run by a Jewish organisation, were set on fire in an arson attack next to a north London synagogue.
'It was scary': Napier Hill house gutted in fire, no injuries reported
A neighbour says the Napier house fire was 'scary' and 'shocking'.
'Flames shooting up to the sky': Large fire breaks out on West Auckland street
A resident said they heard a 'huge boom'.
Large fire breaks out in West Auckland
Fire and Emergency is at the scene of the Massey blaze.
Deadly blaze: 10 killed, dozens injured in South Korea factory fire
The fire in Daejeon also left 59 people injured, with 25 in critical condition.
'Massive explosion': Two seriously injured after house fire in Christchurch suburb
Emergency services found the home engulfed by flames.
'Not good enough': Fire engine suffers 'fault' at large Auckland blaze
Firefighters were left waiting as a large Ponsonby fire burned after equipment failure.
Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills 168
The fire engulfed seven of the eight residential towers in the complex, which were undergoing renovations and covered in bamboo scaffolding, protective netting and foam boards.
Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire
Investigators say almost all safety systems failed due to human error.
Family vow to rebuild 46-year business after huge fire
The blaze on John F Kennedy Drive took about 11 hours to contain.
Fire breaks out next to Z petrol station in Ponsonby
Thick smoke and flames could be seen billowing from an automotive mechanic workshop next to the Z petrol station in Ponsonby. Video / Supplied
'Dripping liquid': Major blaze near petrol station started after car fire
The fire is burning close to the Z Energy petrol station in Ponsonby.
'Absolutely massive': Multiple fire crews battle house blaze in West Auckland suburb
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.22pm.
Five dead in Mexico oil-refinery fire
Pemex refineries have suffered multiple fatal accidents in recent years.
Large Palmerston North warehouse fire contained, locals warned to keep windows shut
Commuters have been warned to keep away from the fire site this morning.