Auckland fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scare

Sunday 12 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 12 Oct 2025, 9:37pm

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The Pitt Street fire station in central Auckland has been cleared to reopen after precautionary testing found no airborne asbestos particles. The station was closed late Friday night following a positive dust sample from July. The firefighters union is now calling for an independent inquiry into the matter.

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1. RNZSun 12 Oct 2025, 4:33pm

   Tests clear Auckland fire station to re-open after asbestos scare (opens in new tab)

   • Firefighters union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at Auckland fire station (opens in new tab) Sun 12 Oct 2025, 9:37pm
2. 1NewsSun 12 Oct 2025, 5:01pm

   Auckland fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scare (opens in new tab)