The site of the old Roslyn scout hall, which was destroyed by fire on January 14. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHPlans to remove the Roslyn scout hall were under way a week before a large fire ripped through the more than 100-year-old building. On January 14, passing Roslyn firefighters noticed smoke billowing from the hall in School St, Kaikorai. The fire quickly engulfed the structure and significant efforts were put into extinguishing the blaze. Firefighters fought the blaze for about five hours and smoke from the fire prompted emergency danger alerts across the city.


Source:   Otago Daily Times
January 22, 2026 18:13 UTC