Fire truck breakdown hinders response to Kumeū nursery blaze

Sunday 31 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 31 Aug 2025, 1:49pm

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Firefighters battling a large warehouse fire at Van Lier Nurseries in Kumeū faced delays after a borrowed ladder truck broke down. A replacement aerial appliance had to be brought in from Hamilton to assist with the blaze.

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1. RNZSun 31 Aug 2025, 6:56am

   Another firetruck breaks down while fighting blaze (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 31 Aug 2025, 7:50am

   Prominent Auckland plant nursery 'shell-shocked' after huge fire (opens in new tab)

   • Sixteen fire trucks battle warehouse blaze at Auckland plant nursery (opens in new tab) Sun 31 Aug 2025, 7:50am
3. NZ HeraldSun 31 Aug 2025, 10:18am

   Auckland fire response hindered by broken big-ladder trucks (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 31 Aug 2025, 1:49pm

   Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze (opens in new tab)