Multiple vehicles catch fire in Whangārei Hospital staff carpark

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 3:03pm

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Emergency services responded to a blaze in a Whangārei Hospital staff carpark on Tuesday afternoon. At least 12 vehicles were reportedly damaged, with explosions heard as the fire spread. Police have advised nearby residents to keep windows closed and requested that the public avoid the area.

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1. 1NewsTue 21 Oct 2025, 2:43pm

   Explosions as vehicles burn in Whangārei Hospital staff carpark (opens in new tab)

   • Multiple vehicles ablaze at Whangārei Hospital staff carpark (opens in new tab) Tue 21 Oct 2025, 2:43pm
2. StuffTue 21 Oct 2025, 2:53pm

   Multiple cars on fire at Whangārei Hospital car park (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 3:03pm

   Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze (opens in new tab)