Fire breaks out at Wattie’s building under demolition in Hastings

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 3:06pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Six fire crews are battling a blaze at an old Wattie’s industrial building in Tomoana, Hastings. The fire was reported at approximately 1.45pm on Tuesday and involves a structure currently undergoing demolition. Fire and Emergency NZ stated there were no reports of injuries or people inside the building.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 2:07pm

   Large fire at under-demolition Wattie’s building in Hastings (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 15 Jul 2025, 2:59pm

   Fire at Wattie’s building in Hastings (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 3:04pm

   Six fire trucks battle blaze in partly demolished building in Hastings (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 15 Jul 2025, 3:06pm

   Smoke billows from under-demolition Wattie's building in Hastings (opens in new tab)