Call outs

The Ōtorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to a switchboard fire at a residence in Rangitahi St. The lines company will investigate the cause of the fire.

The brigade also attended a medical callout at 7.04am on Saturday.

The Te Kūiti brigade received a call on July 12 at 3.13pm, following a crash involving three cars on SH3 just south of Hangatiki.

A crew from Te Kūiti was also called out following a medical incident at 7.04am on July 15.

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