Large industrial building fire in Wiri leaves structure gutted

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11:00am

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A major fire broke out at a commercial building in Wiri, South Auckland, on Tuesday morning. Large plumes of dark smoke drifted across the region before the blaze was contained. Firefighters have since hosed down the remains of the building, which was left as a shell.

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1. StuffTue 16 Dec 2025, 9:56am

   Black smoke seen rising from South Auckland industrial zone (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Dec 2025, 10:04am

   Large fire at South Auckland industrial building sends smoke across sky (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 10:58am

   Industrial fire burning in Wiri in south Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:00am

   Large fire in Wiri industrial area, smoke over parts of South Auckland (opens in new tab)