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Firefighters were alerted to the blaze just before 3am, with a large warehouse going up in flames near Shelly Bay.
In a dramatic turn of events, an extensive inferno engulfs a highly disputed development on the picturesque Miramar Peninsula in Wellington.
Description: An enormous fire has erupted at a site of immense controversy, situated on Wellington’s breathtaking Miramar Peninsula. The flames have swiftly engulfed the contentious development, casting a haunting glow over the landscape.
Work was underway at the site of the Shelly Bay development, which had been disputed by locals.
Context: Amidst mounting concerns and debates surrounding the site, a raging inferno has taken hold, intensifying the already heated discussions surrounding the project. The fire’s destructive force is now threatening to leave an indelible mark on the area, adding yet another layer to the already contentious narrative.
Large fire near controversial development in Wellington sends smoke billowing across harbour https://t.co/ZVLtdzixAR
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