June 12, 2026
A blaze broke out at Wellington Airport in the capital of New Zealand on Friday, forcing evacuations and flight diversions.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews were attending the fire alongside the airport's own fire brigade.
They said five fire appliances, two ladder trucks and a command centre were at the scene, adding they could not say what was on fire.
Wellington Airport said in a statement that the southwest pier and main terminal building had been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.
