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31 May 2023 | STAY INSIDE notice

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The threat of toxic smoke has now passed.

 

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South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire final update

1 June 2023 | Emergency Information

The fire at the scrap metal yard on James Fletcher Drive in Favona, Auckland, is now out.

South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire update #3

31 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are still working hard to extinguish a large scrap metal fire on James Fletcher Drive...

South Auckland scrap metal fire smoke warning update #2

31 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency has extended its smoke warnings for a large scrap metal fire in the vicinity of James Fletcher Drive, Auckland this morning.

South Auckland residents asked to stay away from smoke from scrap metal fire

31 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Smoke warning for Auckland scrap metal fire

Fire and Emergency New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

30 May 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Tikokino, Mapua, Blenheim, Porirua, Te Akau, and Omarama were presented with their Royal Honours.

Wellington building fire final update

17 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency can confirm the scene of the Loafers Lodge building fire has been handed over to Police.

Wellington building fire update #3

16 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews continue work at the site of a building fire in Newtown, Wellington this morning that has claimed multiple fatalities.

Wellington building fire update #2

16 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency can confirm multiple fatalities have occurred at the building fire in Wellington.