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Scrub Fire Disrupts Auckland Trains | Auckland News
A scrub fire erupted near Waitematā Station early this morning, triggering massive train disruptions across Southern, Eastern, Western, and Onehunga lines—with services cut short or rerouted. Fire crews raced to contain the blaze, which flared just after 4 AM, deploying four engines and an aerial unit. Commuters faced delays and cancellations, but bus services accepted train tickets as a lifeline. Thankfully, tracks are now clear and the station reopened—though the chaos underscores how fragile urban transit can be and how one incident can ripple through countless lives. Listen in comfort:Get…
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