4 Jan 2009

Large fire at Hamilton coolstore contained

12:07 pm on 4 January 2009

Firefighters have managed to bring a large fire at a Hamilton coolstore under control.

The fire broke out shortly after 3am on Sunday at the CTK site in Frankton and the building was well alight when crews arrived.

There were initial concerns for people in an adjoining building, but no one was found.

The fire is thought to have started in a skip.

Northern fire communications says it is not believed that there was anything dangerous in the coolstore.

Fire crews are keeping watch for any hotspots on Sunday.

Police are investigating the incident.