A fire that has gutted the Frankton Golf Centre building is being investigated.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for Fire and Emergency NZ said\u00a0crews from Frankton and Queenstown arrived on the scene about 6.30pm yesterday, by which stage the blaze at the clubhouse was \u2018\u2018fully involved\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018Fortunately, all people were accounted for.<\/p>\n
“A fire investigator is on the scene. However, there is no indication of the cause of the fire at this stage.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
It took about an hour to extinguish the fire and secure the affected area, the spokesman said today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Queenstown Lakes District Council manages the Frankton Golf Centre and a spokesman said the\u00a0driving range would be closed until further notice.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018The course will remain open and bookings must be made online. If you have any lessons booked, please contact Jamie or reach out to Inspire Golf.”<\/p>\n
The mayor and local councillors were also informed of the fire, the spokesman said.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018While Fenz carries out its investigation, QLDC is not in position to provide any further comment about the incident.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n