New Zealand / Nelson Region

Abandoned house in Nelson catches fire

07:28 am on 17 January 2020

A fire that took hold in an abandoned house in Nelson early this morning is now under control.

Firefighters worked to put out the fire at an abandoned house on Tahunanui Drive early this morning. Photo: Tasman Nelson Fire Area / Facebook

Fire and Emergency said the Tahunanui Drive building was engulfed when firefighters arrived, and extra help had to be called in.

One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.