A block of flats on the corner of Laurent VC st and Dixon Ave in Hāwera is on fire. Two flats in a block of four in the South Taranaki town of Hāwera were extensively damaged by fire on Friday morning. One person is in Hāwera Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns, Hāwera Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Mike Fairweather said. The flats are on the corner of Dixon Ave and Laurent VC St. Neighbours in Dixon Ave were evacuated, but have now returned home, Fairweather said.

Source: Stuff April 18, 2019 23:48 UTC