Blaze at Freshwater Skate Park Doused by Quick-Acting Fire Crew
Firefighters Rush to Scene
Freshwater firefighters sprang into action just before 9pm on Thursday to tackle a fire at the town’s skate park. The blaze broke out under a shelter where black rubber matting was found smouldering.
Swift Response Quells Flames
Retained firefighters arrived fast and used a powerful hose reel jet to knock down the fire before it could spread. Thanks to their quick work, the incident was contained swiftly and with no major damage.
Cause Still a Mystery
The origin of the small but dangerous fire remains unknown. Authorities are continuing to investigate what sparked the flames under the shelter.
