3 Sep 2020

Campervans destroyed in major fire near Auckland Airport

From Checkpoint, 6:11 pm on 3 September 2020

A huge fire near Auckland Airport this morning has destroyed the office of a campervan business, and several campervans.

Richard Pearse Drive and surrounding roads were closed, causing heavy traffic congestion, while nearby businesses and residents were told to close their windows to avoid breathing the acrid smoke.

Fortunately, the nearby quarantine facility - the Jet Park Hotel - didn't need to be evacuated.

Matthew Theunissen reports.