Wellington earthquake update 1 New Zealand Fire Service

The New Zealand Fire Service has so far received no calls involving serious damage to buildings or property following the earthquake a short time ago.

Fire appliances are responding to a many of the automatic alarms that have been triggered in the central city area and to a few calls reporting people trapped in lifts.

There have been reports of power lines down in the Seddon area.

A further update will be issued in about half an hour. 

ENDS