Vehicle fire in Gulf Harbour tunnel causes smoke plumes
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A car caught fire after becoming stuck in a golf course tunnel under Gulf Harbour Drive on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene near Maylee Crescent, where the fire was quickly controlled. Police reported no injuries and stated the incident was not suspicious.
Key facts
4 facts
- A vehicle fire occurred in a tunnel under Gulf Harbour Drive on Wednesday afternoon
- The incident took place around 12.45pm to 12.46pm
- No injuries were reported following the fire
- Police determined the fire was not suspicious
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A vehicle caught fire after becoming stuck in a tunnel at a golf course in northern Auckland on Wednesday afternoon. The fire occurred at approximately 12.45pm to 12.46pm on Gulf Harbour Drive, near the Maylee Crescent intersection.
Fire and Emergency NZ dispatched one truck to the scene, where the blaze was quickly brought under control. Police have confirmed that the incident was not suspicious and no injuries were reported.
One witness reported seeing three boys running on the nearby golf course while yelling to a pedestrian. Police are currently speaking to the occupants of the vehicle.
Where reports differ
- One report states the fire was on Gulf Harbour Drive near Maylee Crescent, while another specifies the vehicle was stuck in a tunnel under the road
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.
