Fire on Vivian Street Causes Traffic Disruptions on State Highway 1 in Wellington
Wellington traffic delays as Vivian St fire shuts State Highway 1
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A fire in a central Wellington building has led to the temporary closure of State Highway 1, causing significant traffic delays. Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to the incident around 4:30 PM, with smoke observed from the upper floors of the building.
- 01The fire was reported at approximately 4:30 PM on Vivian Street, near State Highway 1.
- 02Firefighters discovered smoke emanating from the third or fourth floor of the building.
- 03Additional firefighting crews were dispatched from Wellington City and a support vehicle from Remutaka.
- 04Motorists are advised to anticipate delays in the area due to the ongoing emergency response.
- 05The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed.
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Motorists in Wellington are facing significant delays following a fire that has temporarily closed State Highway 1 at Vivian Street. The incident was reported to Fire and Emergency New Zealand around 4:30 PM, with firefighters arriving to find smoke billowing from the third or fourth floor of a central city building. In response to the situation, additional firefighting crews from Wellington City and a support vehicle from Remutaka were deployed to assist. Authorities are working to manage traffic and ensure public safety while the fire is addressed, but delays are expected as the situation unfolds.
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Traffic disruptions are affecting commuters and local businesses in the Wellington CBD area.
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