Five Auckland waste trucks catch fire in early January
Wednesday 29 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Auckland Council
Five rubbish and recycling trucks have caught fire in Auckland during the first two weeks of 2025. Auckland Council suggests the fires are likely caused by incorrectly disposed of batteries and battery-powered devices. Lithium-ion batteries can ignite if they are crushed during the collection process.