Alasdair Cassels' house destroyed by fireGRANT MATTHEW A fire at a property owned by Christchurch businessman Alasdair Cassels is being treated as suspicious. A "beautiful arts and crafts" house owned by wealthy Christchurch businessman Alasdair Cassels has been destroyed by fire. DAVID WALKER/THE PRESS Well-known Christchurch developed Alasdair Cassels is upset his "beautiful house" has been damaged by fire. It was a beautiful house. Cassels said Swann's son was staying in a detached wash house and was lucky to escape the flames.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2016 19:42 UTC