Children pulled the fire alarm at the Cobden firestation. Photo: supplied/Kirk GillamAn unexpected fire siren in Cobden yesterday afternoon resulted in 14 firefighters showing up at their station in time to give some children a talking to. Some parents alerted by the alarm showed up looking for their children, who were subsequently "educated" about the repercussions. Meanwhile, the Cobden brigade was called out about 7pm on Saturday after a minor motor vehicle crash in Peel Street. The Hokitika Volunteer Brigade was called to the Westland Milk Products factory at 5pm on Saturday but it was a false alarm.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2017 06:11 UTC