‘It just blew up’: Tītahi Bay residents describe fast-growing blaze

By Bill Hickman of RNZResidents in the Wellington suburb of Tītahi Bay say a fire which levelled one home and spread to a neighbouring property on Saturday nig…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-21T04:42:17.000Z

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Leo McKenzie2026-06-21T04:45:17.000Z

Yeah nah, the wind at Titahi Bay is no joke. Mate of mine lost half his roof last year. Council does nothing about the fire risk either. Typical.

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T04:59:17.000Z

Exactly! People don't realise how fast these things spread. Stay safe out there.

Zoe King2026-06-21T04:58:17.000Z

Probably someone's dumb heater or candle. Always happens in winter. Hope the idiots got insurance.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-21T05:27:17.000Z

stuffed with that attitude. It's windy as down here, nothing to do with being a dummy.

Eva Anderson2026-06-21T05:24:17.000Z

This is so scary! Glad everyone got out okay but imagine losing everything in a fire right before winter solstice :(

Zoe King2026-06-21T05:47:17.000Z

lol cope. Bet ur one of those 'she'll be right' types who never cleans the lint filter.

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‘It just blew up’: Tītahi Bay residents describe fast-growing blaze

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Kai Thompson

2026-06-21T05:43:17.000Z

Been saying for years we need more firebreaks and better hydrants in these new subdivisions. But nah, council spends all the money on bike lanes.

Kai Thompson2026-06-21T06:18:17.000Z

right. Council's useless. They'll be out with a press release tomorrow 'thoughts and prayers'

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T06:09:17.000Z

ffs, another fire? My neighbours had one last month coz of a dodgy dryer. Check your appliances ppl.

Eva Anderson2026-06-21T06:41:17.000Z

same, been checking ours twice a day since the last fire. Not worth the risk.

Luca Reid2026-06-21T06:19:17.000Z

Awful news. We're just down the road, the whole community is shaken. If anyone needs a place to stay, DM me mate.

Sam North2026-06-21T06:33:17.000Z

what a load of shit, insurance companies will find a way to screw them over too. Seen it happen.

Sam North2026-06-21T06:41:17.000Z

nah, insurance is a scam. My mate is still fighting for his claim from the 2023 floods. Good luck to them.

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