What happened when a shipping container turned into a fire hazard in Te Puna?
A shipping container on a commercial property near the intersection of State Highway 2 and Minden Road caught fire yesterday afternoon. Reported at 1:42 pm, firefighters from Greerton and Tauranga swiftly responded, extinguishing the blaze by 2:58 pm. Authorities have ruled the fire suspicious.
Rapid Response & Resolution
- Three units deployed: One fire truck from Greerton and two from Tauranga raced to the scene, tackling the blaze efficiently.
- Fast action: The fire was under control in less than 80 minutes, with all emergency services cleared by just before 3 pm.
Official Update
Michael Anderson, Shift Manager at Northern Fire Communications, confirmed that the shipping container fire has been declared suspicious. At this stage, no fire investigator has been assigned to the case.
“Upon arrival, crews discovered a shipping container on fire on a commercial site… The fire is being deemed suspicious.”
— Michael Anderson, Northern Fire Communications Shift Manager
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