Fire at the Orakei Boardwalk

This morning at 7.30 am detectives from Glen innes Police attended a suspicious fire at the Orakei Boardwalk between Orakei rd and Manapu St, Meadowbank.

The Fire Brigade also attended and put out a fire. A number of planks had to be removed from the boardwalk to completely extinguish the fire.

There is now a large gap in the boardwalk and it is not safe for members of the public to use.

Coucil has been notified to properly close the boardwalk from further use.

Police are continuing their enquiries. If any mamber of the public has any information please contact Glen Innes CIB om 09 524 1921 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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