Investigation launched after early morning fire at South Taranaki hall

Manutahi Hall, near Hāwera, was extensively damaged by a fire early on April 20.

An investigation is underway to find the cause of an early morning fire at Manutahi Hall, near Hāwera in South Taranaki.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was notified of the fire at 2.09am on Monday.

Crews from New Plymouth, Hāwera, Pātea and Ōpunake attended.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the building, built in 1911, was “extensively damaged”.

The fire was under control just after 4am.

Fin Ocheduszko Brown is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.