Fire destroys historic Roxburgh Town Hall in Central Otago

Thursday 6 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Feb 2025, 7:46pm

A massive blaze has gutted the historic Roxburgh Town Hall, causing part of the roof to collapse. The building is home to what is thought to be the world's longest-running cinema. Firefighters have worked to contain the fire, which was reported around 11.45am.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

   Roxburgh reels after fire guts historic town hall (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Feb 2025, 12:58pm

   Smoke billows from fire at Otago’s Roxburgh Town Hall (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZThu 6 Feb 2025, 3:51pm

   Firefighters battling blaze at Roxburgh Town Hall (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 6 Feb 2025, 7:46pm

   Fire destroys Roxburgh town hall, home to longest-running cinema in the world (opens in new tab)