Herald reporter, Katie Oliver, is with evacuated residents - and says they're very concerned. She says a resident was told by Police, a man was threatening to light himself on fire with gas. 24 Mar: ...

Fire and Emergency say five vehicles took under an hour to control the blaze at the two-storey house, which broke out just after midday. They say crews initially suspected a person was inside, but ...

Firefighters ran into a burning house looking for a person believed to be trapped inside in suburban Auckland this afternoon.