Embers from unextinguished fire cause blaze at Fairy Falls Track

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:20pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Auckland Council

Embers from an overnight fire that was not properly extinguished caused a significant blaze at Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges. The fire caused extensive damage to the popular bush track, forcing its closure. Council rangers are currently cleaning up the area.

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1. The PostWed 12 Nov 2025, 10:55am

   'Heart-breaking': Fire embers responsible for huge blaze at popular Auckland track (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsWed 12 Nov 2025, 11:44am

   'Heart-breaking': Embers responsible for huge blaze at popular Akl track (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:20pm

   Fairy Falls Track blaze caused by fire embers, FENZ says (opens in new tab)