Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland's Northcote College

Feb 20, 2026 New Zealand New Zealand Emergency Services
Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland's Northcote College

Firefighters are responding to a fire at Auckland's Northcote College, with students safely evacuated and multiple crews on-site.

Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Auckland's Northcote College

A significant fire broke out at Auckland's Northcote College on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The fire was reported around midday and quickly led to the evacuation of all students to a safe area of the school. A crew from Silverdale is currently on-site, with more teams en route to manage the situation.

A spokesperson for the school shared that the fire remains active in the sports pavilion but assured that no students were harmed. Smoke can be seen from as far as the Harbour Bridge, indicating the scale of the incident. Emergency services are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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