Neighbours of a Christchurch property destroyed by fire say their garden hoses were no match for the giant inferno. A Police and Fire investigation was underway to find out why the Woolston unit exploded in flames in the early hours of Saturday. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF The cause of the fire is still not known. "There were multiple calls about the house fire and early calls said they believed people were inside the house," he said. Strickland went around the other side of the property and used his garden hose to douse the flames which were threatening his unit.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2018 20:10 UTC