Explosions Heard From 'Huge' Taupō School Fire, Crews Scrambled on Roof to Douse Flames

Part of Taupō high school ‘completely destroyed’, as two fire appliances fail

Flames seen in school as smoke rises over Taupō

Fire and Emergency says crews have managed to contain a fire at a Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to just one structure.

Explosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flames

Fire crews have contained a “huge” blaze at a Taupō high school after “attacking the fire ... from all sides”. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews from...

Firefighters attend large school fire in Taupō

Two charged following Taupō school fire

Image – Google Maps. Two young people have been charged following a fire at Taupō-nui-a-tia College yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the fire on Spa Road, Taupō, at about 2.15pm on Sunday 8 February. As the block became fully engulfed, Police closed surrounding roads for approximately four hours while Fire and Emergency New Zealand worked to contain the blaze. “The block of classrooms was destroyed, along with everything in…