Fire and Emergency attended a fire at The Lodge at Pauatahanui Inlet on Monday morning. – MONIQUE FORD /STUFF
Paekakariki Hill Rd was briefly shut on Monday morning as Fire and Emergency put out a fire at The Lodge at Pauatahanui Inlet.
Senior station officer David Campbell said Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire about 6am on Monday.
When crews arrived, flames were coming out of the southwest side of the conference area.
Senior station officer David Campbell said the fire fighters worked hard to stop the blaze spreading. – MONIQUE FORD/STUFF
At least 10 fire trucks plus extras were called in.
The fire was largely contained to the laundry and surrounding area thanks to a quick response and working alarms.
At least 10 trucks were called to the fire. – MONIQUE FORD /STUFF
“The guys worked really hard.”
Nobody was in the area the fire was in when it began.
The cause of the fire would be investigated.
The Lodge should be reopening today. (File photo) – SUPPLIED
He understood the conference centre would be up and running again soon.
The road reopened about 6.45am.
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