New Zealand

Three people hospitalised after Queenstown fire

07:31 am on 19 September 2020

Three people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out in Queenstown last night.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Emergency services received the call just after 2am, and arrived at a two-storey building on Huff Street.

At its height, 25 firefighters from five different brigades across the region were working to control the fire.

Seven people in total were treated, and three were taken to Lakes District Hospital, one in a moderate condition, the others in a minor condition.

The fire is now under control and a fire investigator is on the scene.