Police investigate two Auckland house fires deemed suspicious

Monday 26 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 26 Oct, 12:07pm

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Police are investigating two fires that occurred overnight in Auckland. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deemed a fire at a Kāinga Ora duplex in Mount Albert as suspicious. Scene guards remain at both the Glen Eden and Mount Albert properties while investigations continue.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 26 Oct, 6:26am

   Auckland house fires: Glen Eden home and Mt Albert duplex ablaze overnight, one treated as suspicious (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 26 Oct, 7:44am

   Police investigate two Auckland house fires overnight (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 26 Oct, 12:07pm

   Fire in Auckland Kainga Ora property deemed suspicious: FENZ (opens in new tab)