Large fire contained at Penrose car sales and storage yard

Sunday 8 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 8 Jun 2025, 7:12am

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Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a warehouse and vehicle facility on Maurice Road in Penrose early Sunday morning. Approximately 50 personnel were deployed to the scene following reports of multiple explosions. The fire has since been contained, with investigators remaining at the site.

How they headlined it

6:09am

1. NZ HeraldSun 8 Jun 2025, 6:09am

   Massive fire at Auckland car yard in Penrose industrial area (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 8 Jun 2025, 6:52am

   Fifty firefighters battle blaze at building in Auckland's Penrose (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 8 Jun 2025, 7:12am

   Fire crews battle large Auckland car yard blaze, multiple explosions reported (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 8 Jun 2025, 7:12am

   Firefighters contain blaze at Penrose car sales yard (opens in new tab)