A Dunedin mother says she doesn't expect to hear an apology from the neighbour whose smouldering fire pit destroyed her home and possessions. Fire investigators have confirmed that embers from the day-old fire pit did cause the blaze on a very windy Saturday afternoon. The fire on Beaconsfield Rd in Portobello threatened other properties and 14 homes had to be evacuated. She told RNZ today she's angry because the blaze could have so easily been avoided. "It's just idiotic really - who the hell doesn't throw water over a blimmin' fire pit when there's severe wind warnings?

Source: New Zealand Herald November 25, 2020 04:30 UTC