The project was inspired by cancer sufferer Blair Vining.
"Glass went flying everywhere".
Residents were given 48 hours to evacuate two weeks ago so an old landfill could be cleared.
It's another blow for residents who have been living under a state of emergency since early February.
Two other people were injured.
The 10-year-old girl was visiting from Australia.
"This has been a traumatic event for those involved and police are providing whānau with support."
"It is dangerous - statistically, logging and agriculture are two of the most dangerous workplaces in NZ."
The cocker spaniel accidentally turned on a stove element that happened to have a pot of oil sitting on it.