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House fire in Hamilton
Karen Crescent fire is being treated as active according to Hamilton Station manager Colin Kleener. Video \ Tom Eley
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Bordeaux considers complete evacuation as wildfires rage across Europe
France, Spain and Italy are battling wildfires on an unprecedented scale.
More than 220,000 evacuated from France's biggest forest fire
Tens of thousands more have been evacuated from other wildfires in France and Spain.
Meth-fuelled jealousy led to $117k Christmas Day motel arson
Curtis Milne called and texted his partner more than 100 times in the lead-up to the fire.
Wildfires send nearly 260,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Fires have burned nearly 98,000ha in France, a record.
Fire and Emergency at scene of house fire in Wellington
The fire in the suburb of Brooklyn began shortly before 8pm.
More than 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France, Spain
More than 50 houses were destroyed on Cap Ferret peninsula.
Firefighters battle wildfire in southern France
The fire burnt through 2500ha and forced the evacuation of about 400 people. Video / AFP
Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
More than 6000 workers are fighting 50 fires still burning across Sicily.
Sydney mum dies after backyard BBQ treat ends in tragedy
Her 11-year-old son used his jacket to try to put out the flames on his mum.
Fire engulfs building at popular beach holiday park near Napier
A fire investigator was on site Monday morning to determine the cause.
Hundreds evacuated as massive wildfire rages north of Madrid
The fire broke out in Guadalajara province, in a region home to many endangered species.
Trump blames Canada fires for poor air quality and threatens extra tariffs
The US President said the cost of pollution would be added to tariffs Canada owed the US.
Family living in lounge after suspicious fire feel 'trapped' by insurance
A diesel mechanics workshop went up in flames just metres from the family home.
'It can’t happen soon enough': Avondale church restoration a year on from arson
Restoration continues a year on from a devastating fire.
Bangkok bar in deadly fire lacked basic safety measures, expert says
The death toll from the blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao restaurant has risen to 30.
Massive fire destroys forest near Paris as UK says 2700 died in heatwaves
The blaze near the French capital is the result of deadly heatwaves affecting Europe.
27 die after fire tears through popular venue in Bangkok bar district
Unconfirmed reports say nine men and 18 women were victims of the blaze.
Bar fire in Thailand kills 27 people
A bar fire in a popular venue in a Lad Prao neighbourhood brewery has reportedly killed 27 people and injured scores more.
'A trap that cost them their lives': Minister blames victims for wildfire deaths
The blaze began when sparks from a broken power cable ignited dry scrub.
Kiwis urged to follow safety advice as foreigners killed in Spanish wildfire
Officials said 23 remain missing as firefighters battle the huge blaze.
At least 12 people dead in southern Spain wildfire
Officials say more than 3000 hectares of land have already burned. Video / AFP
Foreigners among 12 killed in ferocious Spain wildfire
Officials said 23 remain missing as firefighters battle the huge blaze.
'Charred', asbestos-ridden house makes life a misery for neighbours
Fire in 2010. Declared 'dangerous' in 2017. Demolished last week. Now locals want answers.
60yo father dies after escaping uninjured from burning home
The man collapsed in a vehicle minutes after his son helped him out of their house.
House fire in Rotorua
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze on Hona Rd by multiple calls from the public just after 7am. Video / Ben Fraser
Rotorua house fire: Fire and Emergency at the scene
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze on Hona Rd just after 7am.
'A lot of our whakapapa has gone': Fire destroys generations of family history
'I grew up here with my koro ... Just a lot of memories.'
Suspicious fire hits derelict Mt Albert hospital days before council deadline
The owners have until July 13 to secure the site under a council bylaw notice.
'Like giving oxygen': Long-running restaurant reopens months after CBD blaze
Ravraj Singh was forced to shut the eatery in March after a fire broke out in the kitchen.