Police investigate Frankton industrial building fire as arson

Tuesday 11 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10:44am

In this story Matt Lee, Hamilton Police

Police are investigating an arson after a large fire broke out at Frankton Motor WOF and Car Repair Panel Beater on Ellis Street. Emergency services responded to the Monday morning blaze, which required 35 firefighters and 12 appliances to extinguish. No injuries were reported.

How they headlined it

10:16am

1. Waikato TimesTue 11 Mar 2025, 10:16am

   Frankton fire was arson, police say (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 11 Mar 2025, 10:31am

   Huge blaze at Hamilton mechanic believed to be arson (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 11 Mar 2025, 10:35am

   Hamilton police investigate arson after Frankton fire (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 11 Mar 2025, 10:43am

   Hamilton WOF shop fire confirmed as arson, police ask for information (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsTue 11 Mar 2025, 10:44am

   Large blaze at Hamilton mechanic's being treated as arson - police (opens in new tab)