A house in Waitati has been completely destroyed by fire this morning. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said crews were called to the scene in Double Hill Rd just after 5am. Two fire appliances, from Waitati and Willowbank, initially responded to the call. He said an ambulance was called to check on an occupant of the house, but it was not required and later stood down. A house in Waitati was completely destroyed in a fire early this morning.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 19, 2021 19:18 UTC