A large fire has broken out at a honey shed in North Canterbury. Fire crews are battling to contain the blaze at Natural New Zealand Honey's facility at Okuku near Rangiora. More volunteer crews have come from Woodend and Oxford to help tackle the blaze at a large shed and container. Extra tankers are coming from Amberley and Waikuku, Fire Service southern communications shift manager Rewai Grace said. "Unfortunately the fire is going well and we could be there for some time," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2017 02:26 UTC