Alasdair Cassels' house destroyed by arsonistSUPPLIED Fire service spokesman Mau Barbara said emergency services received several calls to a house fire on Clifton Bay, Clifton, about 2.10am Sunday. A fire that ripped through a heritage-listed house owned by wealthy Christchurch businessman Alasdair Cassels was the work of an arsonist, police say. DAVID WALKER/THE PRESS Well-known Christchurch developed Alasdair Cassels is upset his "beautiful house" has been damaged by fire. GRANT MATTHEW A fire at a property owned by Christchurch businessman Alasdair Cassels is being treated as suspicious. Cassels said the house was one of the biggest in Christchurch and made of wood, which would have been attractive for an arsonist.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2016 19:42 UTC