7 Dec 2017

New Caledonia fire services slams destruction of vehicle

9:52 am on 7 December 2017

The fire service in New Caledonia has condemned the theft and destruction of one of its vehicles.

The New Caledonia Fire Service vehicle on fire.

The New Caledonia Fire Service vehicle on fire. Photo: Facebook/ Union des Pompiers Calédoniens

In a statement, it said the vehicle was taken from its base in Bourail during the night and set light in the hills near Boregao.

The blaze prompted a call-out of fire-fighters.

The statement said this act diminished the fire service's ability to assist the people of Bourail.