Firefighters respond to 32 fireworks-related incidents nationally

Wednesday 6 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 6 Nov 2024, 11:57am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Josephine Bartley

Fire and Emergency crews attended 32 fireworks-related calls across New Zealand during Guy Fawkes celebrations. One incident involved a shed fire in Auckland's Stanmore Bay. Meanwhile, an Auckland councillor has called for a fireworks ban to protect animals and parks.

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1. 1NewsWed 6 Nov 2024, 8:06am

   Guy Fawkes sparks 32 fireworks-related call outs nationally (opens in new tab)

   • Call for fireworks ban to protect animals and parks (opens in new tab) Wed 6 Nov 2024, 9:06am
2. The PressWed 6 Nov 2024, 11:57am

   Fire and Emergency imposes fireworks ban for Southland (opens in new tab)