Caltex Balclutha staff and members of the public unite to control a vehicle engine fire on the petrol station's forecourt at lunchtime yesterday. Photo: Richard DavisonBalclutha fire crews were called out to two vehicle fires in quick succession yesterday afternoon. While the occupants exited the vehicle and alerted Caltex staff, flames emerged. Balclutha fire station officer Stacey Verheul said although it was unusual to have two such incidents on the same day, engine fires were more prevalent in spring. ''Engine fires nowadays are relatively uncommon due to the safety of modern technology, but vehicles that haven't been used for a while can quickly become a home for nesting birds.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 17, 2018 16:07 UTC