A large house fire in the Dunedin suburb of Portobello has threatened neighbouring houses. A couple and their three children have “lost absolutely everything” after a large blaze began at a house in the Dunedin suburb of Portobello, threatening nearby homes and leading to mass evacuations. The family is from Dunedin and will likely stay with family, she said. Otago Peninsula Community Board opened the Coronation Hall about 250metres north of the location of the fire for evacuees. They will remain at Portobello's Coronation Hall until they are given the all clear.

Source: Stuff November 21, 2020 04:41 UTC