Wellington Airport fire which cased flight disrpution started in a 'difficult location', CEO says (opens original article in a new tab)

A fire at Wellington Airport caused flight disruptions and an evacuation, with the blaze starting in a hard-to-reach area. Passengers were rescheduled, and while evacuation procedures were followed, some described the process as disorganized.

• Fire broke out in a difficult location at Wellington Airport's domestic departures area
• Fourteen flights were diverted or delayed, but passengers were rescheduled
• Evacuation procedures were followed, though some passengers described it as disorganized