A Fire and Emergency spokesman said it was well alight when fire fighters arrived. Photo: Tori Welsh via RNZSouthland fire crews have battled a large fire overnight that destroyed and damaged buildings in Ohai. Shortly after 1am a call reported the fire in shearing quarters and sheds, at a farm at the settlement inland from Invercargill. A Fire and Emergency spokesman said it was well alight when fire fighters arrived, and lack of water made the job difficult, but the fire has been contained. Fire crews were able to put it out before the house caught alight, but the car was destroyed.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2019 23:03 UTC