Fire at former Seaview Hospital near Hokitika treated as suspicious

Sunday 10 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Sun 10 Aug 2025, 6:09pm

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Fire and Emergency crews responded to a large blaze at the former Seaview Hospital site on Seaview Hill Road on Sunday morning. Seven fire trucks and support vehicles attended the scene north of Hokitika. Investigators are now treating the fire as suspicious.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 10 Aug 2025, 9:37am

   Hokitika building fire at former Seaview Hospital: Witness describes ‘huge’ blaze (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 10 Aug 2025, 9:49am

   Crews battling big building fire near Hokitika (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 10 Aug 2025, 9:50am

   ‘Huge’ fire near Hokitika, flames and smoke seen from afar (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 10 Aug 2025, 10:52am

   Firefighters battle large building fire in Hokitika (opens in new tab)

   • Blaze at former Hokitika asylum being treated as suspicious (opens in new tab) Sun 10 Aug 2025, 10:52am
5. The Press via RNZSun 10 Aug 2025, 11:32am

   Fire crews battle large building fire near Hokitika (opens in new tab)

6. RNZSun 10 Aug 2025, 6:09pm

   Fire at former Seaview Hospital in Hokitika treated as suspicious (opens in new tab)