A unimog truck went on fire this morning near Ranfurly, nearly causing a paddock fire. Fire and Emergency New Zealand southern communications shift manager John Ditmer said the privately owned truck was travelling on Ida Valley-Omakau Rd near SH85. One engine and one tanker from Ranfurly attended the scene. There were reports that the truck fire had spread to a grass paddock, but when the fire service arrived the fire was contained in the vehicle. The cause of the fire or if anyone was injured was unknown.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 02, 2018 22:30 UTC