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Two people fighting for their lives following Auckland fire

July 8, 2019
Firefighters working at the scene of a fire (file image)

Firefighters working at the scene of a fire (file image). (Source: 1 NEWS)

Two people are in a critical condition in hospital following a fire in Auckland's Papatoetoe.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Avis Ave around 11am.

St John said four ambulances were sent and two people were transported to Middlemore Hospital, both in critical conditions.

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