Home / New ZealandBin up in flames in Auckland CBDNZ Herald27 Jan, 2017 02:22 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditConstruction site waste bin on fire in Wellersly st.A large bin burst into flames on a busy street in Auckland CBD this afternoon.The large bin fire started lapping up the wall of a construction site, on Wellesley St at about 2.45pm.Nico Mavroyannis said he was walking up the street when he noticed smoke. "I started seeing smoke then it just went up in flames." AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Mavroyannis said some young girls started to shout out to the construction workers and even pulled rubbish out of the bin to stop the fire from spreading."But they gave up because it got out of control."More to come.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureWellington'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in NelsonNew ZealandNZ follows UK in condemning Russian cyber attacksSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
