A fire engine responds to the blaze, up a long driveway from the road, near Queenstown today. Photo: Olivia Judd
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said they received a report of a shed on fire in Malaghans Rd, Dalefield, at about 10.30am today.
There were reports of ‘‘gas bottles exploding’’, and crews from Arrowtown and Frankton responded.
The small structure was well-involved upon arrival and was threatening a house.
The fire was extinguished at about 12.40pm.
It ‘‘completely destroyed’’ the shed and caused minimal damage to the house.
An entry prohibition notice was placed at the scene and a fire investigator would be in attendance tomorrow, the spokesman said.
