Firefighters were called after a Salvation Army building became smoke-logged in Invercargill this afternoon. Photo: Abbey PalmerSalvation Army's social services building in Invercargill was evacuated this afternoon after becoming smoke-logged. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokesman said firefighters were called to 110 Leven St after 2pm. Senior station officer Nick Barclay, of Invercargill, said at the scene the building was filled with smoke after a flu split, spilling out smoke. A reporter at the scene said the building was evacuated.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 03, 2019 02:03 UTC