Fire and police rushed to the scene of the break-in and fire around 6am today. Photo / George Heard
Christchurch tyre shop workers are frustrated after a thug smashed in and started a fire in the kitchen this morning.
Windows were smashed, apparently with a brick, to gain entry to Premium Tyres & Auto on Linwood Ave at 6am.
fire and security alarms alerted Fire and Emergency NZ and police.
Police are still at the tyre shop and a spokeswoman said it was unclear if anything had been stolen.
A spokesman for Premium Tyres & Auto also said it doesn't appear that anything was taken in the break-in.
He said it was hard to say how much damage had been caused.
"The kitchen is looking pretty black," he said.
"Just another day at the office."
Issues such as wastage and meal quality in schools were raised.