Five injured in Woolston house fire caused by e-scooter

Monday 1 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12:13pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John

Emergency services responded to a house on Smith Street in Woolston just after 11pm on Sunday. An e-scooter caught fire inside the property, resulting in minor injuries for five people.

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1. The PressMon 1 Dec 2025, 9:42am

   E-scooter fire sparks late-night callout in Christchurch home (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 1 Dec 2025, 12:13pm

   Christchurch house fire after e-scooter bursts into flames (opens in new tab)