Suspicious fire under bridge

A large trailer fire, located underneath the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, is being treated as suspicious.

Police and fire services were called to the incident on Dive Crescent about 2pm this afternoon, after passersby spotted clouds of black smoke rising from the Tauranga Harbour Bridge.


The burning trailer could be seen clearly from the road. Photos: Corey Aldridge.

A spokeswoman for the fire department confirms a stand-alone, curtainsider truck trailer was on fire and appeared to be burning from the inside out.

There was no-one at the scene, no injuries, and also no indication as to how the blaze started. The spokeswoman confirms the matter is being treated as suspicious.

If you have any information, contact the police anonymously on 0800 555 111 or call the Tauranga branch on (07) 577 4300.


Large clouds of smoke were seen emerging from underneath the Harbour Bridge.


Emergency services at the scene.

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1 comment

Idiots

Posted on 02-02-2016 12:20 | By The Sage

With nothing better to do.


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