Fire breaks out at the Honey House Café near Kemp House and the Stone Store, which sit beside New Zealand’s oldest building. Fire and Emergency NZ is called to the scene at about 11.35pm on Friday night. The outlet reporting the incident says the fire is treated as suspicious.
Police investigate the cause of the blaze. According to the NZ Herald, investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the fire because it is considered suspicious, focusing on what may have led to the flames at the café. Stuff and the NZ Herald both reference Fire and Emergency NZ’s response and the location next to the heritage buildings, but they emphasize the investigation in different ways.
While the reports agree on the timing of the call and that the café is located beside Kemp House and the Stone Store, they provide limited public detail on damage or any arrests. The case remains under police assessment as the origin and cause of the fire are determined.
