31 Jul 2018

Cook Islands resort loses 3 units and a bar to fire

9:13 am on 31 July 2018

Three accommodation units and a bar have been destroyed in a fire at the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa in the Cook Islands.

Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa on fire

Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa on fire Photo: Annita Cyprian Drollet

The New Zealand Herald quoted a worker from an adjacent resort saying the fire started at about 5pm and was contained by volunteer firefighters.

The resort sits on a private islet within Aitutaki.