Supermarket sign catches fire at Browns Bay

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 9:00pm

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New World Browns Bay was evacuated on Tuesday night after its external sign caught fire. Emergency services responded to the North Shore supermarket following an alarm at approximately 7.43pm.

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1. StuffTue 29 Jul 2025, 8:37pm

   Auckland supermarket sign goes up in flames (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 9:00pm

   New World supermarket on Auckland’s North Shore evacuated after fire (opens in new tab)