18 May 2022

Auckland firefighter hospitalised after battling blaze

10:13 am on 18 May 2022

A firefighter was taken to hospital overnight after battling a blaze in South Auckland.

New Zealand fire crews' equipment at Richmond Fire Station.

New Zealand fire crews' equipment at Richmond Fire Station. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal

Crews were battling a fire at a jewellery store on Walters Road in Takanini.

The firefighter was taken to Middlemore Hospital.

This morning there appears to be significant damage to the building and a neighbouring shop.