Firefighters Battle Multiple Large Blazes Across England, New Zealand, US

Multiple fires have been actively battled by fire services in various locations, including an apartment building under construction in Auckland's Māngere, where approximately half the units were ablaze but no injuries were reported. In Falmouth, Massachusetts, fire crews from several agencies responded to a brush fire that burned about four acres, with the cause still under investigation. West Yorkshire firefighters continued dampening down efforts after a significant blaze near Castle Hill, maintaining a presence overnight to prevent reignition. Oxfordshire experienced a major fire involving three domestic properties in Steventon, with over 50 firefighters deployed; residents were advised to stay indoors due to smoke, and investigations into the cause are ongoing. Additionally, Leicestershire firefighters have been working through the night to control a grassland fire that spread rapidly due to changing wind conditions, affecting around 2,000 square meters. These incidents highlight the widespread challenges fire services face across different regions in managing both structural and wildfires.