Nelson rest home fire: Elderly residents evacuated while firefighters work to extinguish blaze

Residents of a Nelson care home have been evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.

Fire and Emergency services rushed to the scene of a blaze at Ultimate Care Kensington Court rest home in Stoke, Nelson, after it was reported about 11.40am.

Five fire crews, from Nelson, Stoke and Richmond, are in attendance.

“Although it is unclear what is on fire at this stage, everyone has been safely evacuated,” a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.

Ultimate Care Group chief executive Ben Unger said there was no threat to the residents.

“The evacuation went really well, the sprinkler system clicked in and did what it was supposed to do.

“We have no idea what the source of the fire is, but that will be the next steps in our procedures.”

Fenz says it is unsure about the extent of the damage, but confirmed the fire has been extinguished.