A cluster of suspicious fires kept crews busy across parts of Central Otago on Tuesday night. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews were called to three fires that night, all of which police are now investigating. Crews from the Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Dunstan Rural Fire Brigade attended a fire at 9.06pm in Fruitlands-Roxburgh Rd. Mr Norris said the crews extinguished two small fires, but returned about 7am yesterday following reports there was still smouldering. Police were investigating all three fires; a police spokeswoman said a scene examination had taken place at all three locations and inquiries were continuing.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 24, 2021 15:33 UTC