Seven people rescued after fire breaks out at Anawhata Beach

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 16 Jan 2025, 7:39am

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Seven people were rescued from Anawhata Beach after a bush fire broke out on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews, including helicopters and multiple fire trucks, responded to the blaze. Firefighters have since returned to the scene to continue extinguishing the fire.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Jan 2025, 9:05pm

   Firefighters working to contain fire at West Auckland beach (opens in new tab)

   • Helicopters and firefighters resume fighting blaze at Anawhata Beach, West Auckland (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 7:39am
2. RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 10:07pm

   Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 16 Jan 2025, 6:56am

   Seven people rescued after fire at west Auckland beach traps them (opens in new tab)