Fire damages dozens of vehicles at Marlborough property linked to cold case

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1:50pm

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Firefighters contained a blaze that damaged almost 30 cars at a Canvastown property on Wednesday morning. Police have previously searched the site regarding the 2019 disappearance of Jessica Boyce. Authorities stated there is currently no information suggesting the fire is connected to the unsolved case.

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1. StuffWed 1 Oct 2025, 1:44pm

   Fire crews battling massive blaze at a property linked to cold case (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 1 Oct 2025, 1:49pm

   Almost 30 cars damaged by fire near Nelson (opens in new tab)

   • Vehicles damaged in fire at property linked to cold case (opens in new tab) Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1:49pm
3. RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 1:50pm

   Almost 30 cars damaged in fire at Canvastown property in Marlborough (opens in new tab)