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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.

Wellington building fire update #1

16 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency is responding to a significant building fire in Wellington.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 27

10 May 2023 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: Massive response to devastation in North Island, USAR response for Ngāti Kahungunu establishes strong bond, Aircraft ‘crash’ in Wellington.

North Island Severe Weather Event Update #3

9 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received more than 300 weather-related calls for help between the hours of 8am - 6pm on Tuesday.

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #2

9 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has received 277 weather-related calls for help in the last seven hours from 8am - 3pm.

Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

9 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.