Investigations underway into oil spill after Penrose substation fire

Thursday 5 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 6 Nov, 4:44am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Auckland Council, Auckland City Hospital, Middlemore Hospital, Vector

Investigations have begun into an oil spill following a large fire at a Vector electrical substation in Penrose on Thursday. Auckland Council's pollution unit is working with emergency services to address the spill. The fire previously sent black smoke across Auckland and resulted in three people being hospitalised.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 5 Nov, 9:02pm

   Oil spill after huge fire at power substation (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 6 Nov, 4:44am

   Investigation into oil spill after Penrose substation fire (opens in new tab)