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Villages evacuated as wildfire rages near Gallipoli war sites
Twelve planes and 18 helicopters are fighting the flames.
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Wildfire threatens farms on Mount Vesuvius
All hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.
Pioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cooking
Margaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.
'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspicious
The buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.
Fire crews battle Hokitika blaze
Multiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni Houston
'It's a difficult fire': Tourists among dead as wildfires hit Greece
Over 200 firefighters battled blazes near Athens amid strong winds.
'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fire
A community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.
Fire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyard
Fire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.
'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor
The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.
Huge wildfire in southern France now under control
The fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.
Fire hits block of flats in South Waikato
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.
Fire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters say
An osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.
'He lost everything': Community rallies around 84yo devastated by house fire
Popular volunteer worker Ronnie Dunbar is in hospital with burn injuries.
One injured in South Island house fire, police treating blaze as suspicious
The home was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.
'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jail
He told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.
Satellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfires
Satellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.
'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fire
The Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.
'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in Canada
Eleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.
'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplace
Occupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol.
Mitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency response
The store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated.
Helicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blaze
Police say they are trying to locate the people involved.
Kiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after row
Sandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.
Fire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 Westgate
The store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated.
Arctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears grow
Wildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.
Where there's smoke: 'Firefighter Cody' praised for quick actions
The quick-thinking student acted on instinct after seeing smoke while he was driving home.
Large fire breaks out at former Auckland university campus
Five crews have spent the morning tackling the blaze in derelict buildings.
Israel relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025
Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.
Surge in house fire deaths blamed on alternative heating methods
Seventeen people have died in avoidable house fires in the past year.
Fire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopening
Demolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.