Rotorua CBD toilets out of action after fire started in sanitary bin

Two of the public toilets on Pukuatua St are closed after a fire. Photo / Andrew Warner

The public toilets on Pukuatua St are out of action after a fire started in a sanitary bin early this morning.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said three crews were called to the scene, between Tutanekai and Amohia Sts, around 4.45am.

“Crews were called to a small building fire, around 5m by 3m in size. They left the scene about 5.23am,” she said.

Two of the three toilet cubicles are closed this morning.

In a statement, Rotorua Lakes Council said the sanitary bin would need to be replaced but the damage to the cubicle was “largely superficial” and could be fixed with a deep clean.

Minor damage was also caused to the door and required repair.

The estimated cost to clean and repair the damage could cost about $550.

The toilets should be reopened by Thursday.

A police spokeswoman said police were making inquiries.