In brief
A fire erupted near an electricity substation in Penrose, Auckland, resulting in three injuries, one of them serious. Firefighting crews from up to twelve stations responded quickly, while the police reported ensuing power outages. Health New Zealand issued a public alert cautioning that smoke could harm vulnerable groups.
Three people were injured in a fire near an electricity substation in Auckland’s Penrose suburb on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with one sustaining serious injuries, Xinhua reported.
Thick black smoke rose from the scene, according to the national broadcaster, and up to twelve fire engines were deployed, Radio New Zealand said.
St John ambulance services were notified at 3:29 p.m. local time and dispatched a rapid response unit, the ambulance service said.
Police issued a statement that power outages had been reported in parts of Penrose, and several intersections were without power because of the blaze.
Health New Zealand issued a public health alert warning that the smoke could affect people with heart or lung conditions, pregnant women, young children and older adults.
