A rogue baggage trolley set off sprinklers and triggered fire alarms at Wellington Airport, causing the airport to be evacuated, an unnamed airport staff member has confirmed. Wellington airport right now after the fire alarm sounded. The airport was evacuated after alarms went off at 6.20pm. A witness said there was "chaos at the check in counters" as flights were delayed. pic.twitter.com/K1uiATmIDT — Laura Tupou (@LauraTupou) July 10, 2016Airport spokesman Greg Thomas said there was no fire, but a sprinkler had been knocked - triggering a full fire alarm.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 10, 2016 06:53 UTC