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Queenstown apartment block residents have lucky escape from large fire

December 30, 2021

Three units were affected and one person was treated for smoke inhalation. (Source: 1News)

Residents of a Queenstown apartment block have lucky escape from large fire on Thursday afternoon.

Three units were affected, and one person was treated for smoke inhalation.

A fire investigator is looking into the cause of the blaze.

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