10 M’sians injured in NZ blaze

> Two victims admitted to hospital, in stable condition

PUTRAJAYA: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 10 Malaysians were affected in blaze at Clifton in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday.

In a statement here yesterday, it said two of the victims were sent to the Christchurch General Hospital and were reported to be in stable condition.

It added the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington was currently monitoring the condition of the victims and would render consular assistance accordingly.

The ministry said Malaysians needing consular assistance in New Zealand could contact the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington at:

High Commission of Malaysia, Wellington 10 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, P.O. Box 9422, Wellington 6141 New Zealand (Tel:+64-4-385 2439 / +64-4-801 5659)

E-mail: mwwellington kln. gov.my

On Sunday, a blaze gutted a luxury Christchurch hilltop Airbnb house which was rented by a group of Malaysian tourists who were unsuccessful in putting out the fire which began about 8.30pm.

It was reported the fire destroyed the three-storey wooden house on Clifton Terrace in the seaside suburb of Sumner.

Six people were taken to the hospital, with four having sustained moderate injuries and the rest, minor injuries.

Meanwhile, Radio New Zealand, quoting local fire authorities, said the fire was likely accidental.

It said fire investigator Mark Thomas had checked the badly damaged property and interviewed the victims.

He said it appeared the guests made an effort to extinguish the fire themselves, he said.