• Source: 1 NEWS
A historic homestead in Waimate, South Canterbury has been extensively damaged, according to fire crew who were called to the scene this afternoon. Te Kiteroia Lodge fire. Source: 1 NEWS
The blaze at Te Kiteroia Lodge off Point Bush has now been extinguished after fire crew an afternoon spent fighting the flames.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand say a call was first received at 1.45pm to attend the “well established” fire, which came from the upstairs area of the two-storey building.
At one point there were over 30 firefighters in attendance, 11 appliances, including six fire trucks, two more providing relief as well as three tankers.