A police spokesperson says they were called to a fire on Upton Street just after 11.30 last night.

It's the third fire of the type in recent times - the others at nearby Albert Town, and along the Lindis Pass.

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10 Oct: Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer

08 Oct: Queenstown Airport's flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors

06 Oct: Queenstown residents are being urged to get vaccinated against Measles, after a case was confirmed in the area

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding

03 Oct: A new movement control area in Otago aims to support ongoing efforts to eradicate bovine TB

02 Oct: Wanaka Police are asking for the public's help after suspicious fires were lit near homes - forcing people to run from their beds

30 Sep: Timaru dessert company Denheath is in deep custard with creditors

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