A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle. An update at 8.50pm said the fire which ripped through the Roslyn scout hall was under control and a warning to stay inside amid "significant smoke" had been lifted. Firefighters were still at the scene and a heavy digger had started to demolish the front of the building and expose remaining areas of fire. This work will continue into the night," Fenz said. The building in School St was "fully involved" and burning on both levels..Smokes pours into the sky from the Roslyn scout hall.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 14, 2026 09:25 UTC