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Courthouse evacuated for fire callout

Photo: Linda Robertson
Photo: Linda Robertson
Dunedin’s courthouse was evacuated yesterday after the smell of burning plastic sparked an emergency callout.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said four fire appliances were sent to the Stuart St building in response to an alarm activation about 11.30am.

There was a smell of burning plastic but no visible fire, and firefighters were investigating further, she said.

That investigation eventually found the source of the smell was an overheated motor in a vent, she said. 

 

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