Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury.
Firefighters discovered a ‘‘totally involved’’ Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV. Photo: Leilani Turoa
When firefighters arrived, they discovered a ‘‘totally involved’’ Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV on the side of the road, Senior Station Officer McLachlan said.
The fire was put out by Matt Hall using a hose reel and wearing a breathing apparatus.
A crew from Willowbank puts out a vehicle fire on the Kilmog this morning. PHOTO:PETER MCINTOSH
The SUV pulled over to the side of the road and its occupants were unharmed, Mr McLachlan said.
