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flag A fire damaged Northcote College’s sports pavilion in Auckland on Feb. 20, 2026, during a firefighters’ strike, causing evacuations and delays in emergency response.

flag A fire severely damaged the sports pavilion at Northcote College in Auckland on February 20, 2026, during a one-hour firefighters’ strike, prompting student evacuations and school closure. flag Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to the alarm at 12:15pm, with first responders arriving 12–17 minutes after the call—delayed due to the strike. flag The wooden structure, used for gym equipment storage, was heavily damaged, with thick smoke visible across the city. flag No injuries were reported, but the incident drew criticism over delayed emergency response times. flag The school, still recovering from a 2014 fire, faced further disruption, and authorities urged residents to avoid the area.

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