'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Stuff2026-06-21T04:43:34.000Z

Bloody hell, council cuts to fire services again and this is what happens. Hope everyone’s okay but ffs when will they learn?

Noah Bennett2026-06-21T04:55:34.000Z

agree with ya. Council’s too busy with cycle lanes.

Noah Bennett2026-06-21T05:01:34.000Z

Yeah nah, bet it was some dumb c**t with a illegal fire pit. Titahi Bay’s full of them.

Luca Reid2026-06-21T05:25:34.000Z

So scary for the whānau there. Glad the fireys got it under control. Big ups to them!

Casey Adams2026-06-21T05:47:34.000Z

‘It just blew up’ – classic headline. Probably someone’s BBQ got out of hand. 📉

Luca Reid2026-06-21T06:30:34.000Z

here, scary stuff. My dog was shaking for hours after.

Tom Harris2026-06-21T06:08:34.000Z

Aria Wilson2026-06-21T06:14:34.000Z

My mate lost his shed in that fire. Total write-off. Insurance better pay out.

Casey Adams2026-06-21T06:21:34.000Z

will find a way to screw him. Always do.

Drew Parker2026-06-21T06:29:34.000Z

Anyone know what started it? Constable mate said maybe a dropped ciggy on the dry grass. Warm winter we’re having eh.

Tom Harris2026-06-21T06:53:34.000Z

I saw the smoke from my deck. Thought the world was ending lol.

Jordan Bell2026-06-21T06:38:34.000Z

Why is RNZ reporting this like it’s breaking news? Fires happen. Focus on housing crisis ffs.

Aria Wilson2026-06-21T07:35:34.000Z

mate, my mate’s cousin is a firefighter, it was someone burning rubbish in their backyard. Classic.

Stuff2026-06-21T06:48:34.000Z

@user? yeah mate because reporting on a fire in a populated area isn’t important. Get a grip.

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