Fire crews in Alexandra check the scene after a fire that was caused by a tree falling on to a power line near Jolendale Park earlier this month. However, Fire and Emergency New Zealand Alexandra Senior Station Officer Derek Shaw confirmed no power pole had fallen. "The pine tree had been growing in rocks and for some reason, we suspect wind, it broke and contacted the power line. Several other trees under the power line would be cut down to stop them contacting the overhead line, he said. Dr Wills said he was still concerned about the fire and was "sceptical'' about the "tree falling on the line'' explanation.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2019 15:56 UTC