CCTV released following Whangārei Hospital car park fire

Friday 31 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6:10pm

In this story Health New Zealand

Health NZ has released CCTV footage of a fire that damaged approximately 28 vehicles in the Whangārei Hospital staff car park on 21 October. Investigators determined the blaze began from a hot exhaust before spreading through rows of cars. The footage was released to address online speculation and misinformation regarding the cause.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 5:00pm

   Whangārei Hospital fire CCTV footage shows blaze starting (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 31 Oct 2025, 5:12pm

   Watch: The moment a dramatic blaze ignites in Whangārei Hospital's carpark (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsFri 31 Oct 2025, 6:10pm

   CCTV released after 28 cars destroyed in Whangārei Hospital blaze (opens in new tab)