Fire engine destroyed while crews fight Ashburton blaze, FENZ investigating
By Devon BolgerDigital producer, Christchurch, NZ Herald·NZ Herald·
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Save A fire truck was destroyed while crews were battling a stubble fire near Ashburton. Photo / Supplied
A fire truck was destroyed while crews battled a fire near Ashburton.
Fire and Emergency NZ area manager Steven Greenyer said they are investigating how the appliance was destroyed on Monday.
The service was called about 4.30pm after a harvester caught fire on Stanley Rd.
"None of our people were
hurt and the fire was extinguished by about 6pm."