Roads in central Whanganui have been closed as FENZ and
Police respond to reports of loose roofing iron on a
fire-damaged building.
The building, on the corner
of Taupo Quay and Victoria Avenue, was badly damaged in a
fire on 19 July.
A number of roads around the
building have been closed as a precautionary measure while
emergency services assess the most appropriate method of
securing or removing the roofing iron.
Members of
the public are asked to follow the directions of officers in
the area.
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