Author Archives: Porirua Fire Fighter

A sharp smell of burnt plastic was still in the air following an early morning fire which a Porirua woman saw engulf her garage and van. The homeowner, who asked to not be named, said she woke up to her … Continue reading →

The cause of an early morning fire that started in a caravan and spread to a house is yet to be determined. A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said services were called to an address in Whitby, Porirua, about 3.30am on … Continue reading →

As the family struggled to escape their burning home next door, Vincent Ahiao was woken by the sound of shouting. It was a man, Ahiao said, screaming for his son to “jump out the window”. Later when Ahiao saw the … Continue reading →

The scrub fire on the hill above State Highway 1 north of Wellington has been put out. The fire on Monday night had closed the road between Pukerua Bay and Paekākāriki. The closure remained in place, but it was understood … Continue reading →

    Police are investigating a suspected arson after a fire at Porirua’s North City shopping centre forced the evacuation of the entire mall on Friday afternoon. It was suspected the fire – in which no one was injured – … Continue reading →

Hopes of escaping the capital early for the long weekend have been dashed with State Highway 1 on the Kapiti Coast now not set to re-open before 8pm. The NZTA said due to the dangerous materials spilled, extraction of the … Continue reading →

Summer is coming and its time to get the barbeque out for the traditional Kiwi feast. Its also time to think about summer fire safety. As the sun starts to shine, we also need to be aware of the power … Continue reading →

Paekakariki Hill Rd was briefly shut on Monday morning as Fire and Emergency put out a fire at The Lodge at Pauatahanui Inlet. Senior station officer David Campbell said Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire about 6am on … Continue reading →