Fire at Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant

Emergency services were called to a fire at Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant about 4.30pm on Wednesday.

Eight fire crews attended the fire, which was put out by 9pm.

Wellington Assistant Commander Martin Wilby​ said toxic gases remain inside the facility.

Wellington City council spokesperson Richard MacLean​ described it as a “fairly minor incident” which appeared to have been caused by some mechanical fault.

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There were no reported injuries and the plant was still operational.

An investigation would follow, he said.