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Thursday, 12 September 2019

Lincoln Uni evacuated due to small fire

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    By Jess Gibson
    1. Canterbury
    2. Districts
    3. Selwyn
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    Part of Lincoln University has been evacuated following an electrical fire.

    Five crews responded to a callout to the George Forbes Memorial Building just before 2pm.

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the small fire was extinguished.

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