Emergency services have been called to a shed fire at the side of the highway in Waikouaiti tonight. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said crews from Palmerston and Waikouati stations were notified of the blaze near State Highway 1 about 7.35pm. Upon arrival, they found the shed well alight. Some cars were believed to be involved in the blaze, the spokesman said. A police spokeswoman said about 8.30pm that officers were helping with traffic control and the south-bound lane had been blocked off.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 22, 2022 08:55 UTC