Coroner finds no smoke alarm in fatal West Coast house bus fire
Friday 31 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Mary-Anne Borrowdale
The remains of artist Patrick Gamble were discovered following a fire in his house bus located in a remote part of the South Island. Coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale noted that Gamble had no smoke alarm installed. The fire likely began when combustible materials fell from an open fireplace door.