Vehicles damaged in Whangārei Hospital car park fire

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:40pm

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Dozens of cars were damaged in a blaze at a Whangārei Hospital car park. Investigators believe a hot exhaust pipe ignited long grass nearby, a theory supported by CCTV footage. Fire investigator Jason Goffin is looking into the incident.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 21 Oct 2025, 3:58pm

   Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:40pm

   Cause of Whangārei Hospital car park fire revealed (opens in new tab)