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Papakura fire brought under control

Papakura fire brought under control

5 March 2025

The fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura has been brought under control but is not yet out.

Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos said that an excavator at the site was being used to turn over the pile of material that had been burning, and firefighters would continue working to fully extinguish the fire. This is likely to take several hours.

The amount of smoke generated by the fire has reduced significantly, but people who live in areas where the smoke is still present are advised to remain inside with their doors and windows shut to avoid exposure.

Note to editors: we expect this will be the last update issued for this incident tonight.

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