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An investigation is underway into a fire at a vacant house which damaged a neighbouring property in Wairoa last night.
Emergency services were called to a house fire on Apatu St about 7pm on Friday.
"The house had been vacant for several years, and no injuries were reported," Detective Inspector Marty James said.
"The house suffered substantial damage, and a neighbouring property was also damaged by the fire."
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand services carried out a scene examination today.
The cause of the fire is being treated as unexplained.
"Enquiries are ongoing, but at this stage we are satisfied the fire is not connected to any gang-related incidents that occurred in Wairoa earlier this month," James said.
On Thursday, Eastern District Police were issued a Gang Conflict Warrant following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power.
"While we do not believe the Apatu Street fire is related to those tensions, police will continue to have a highly visible presence in the Wairoa community, and in communities around the Eastern District."
