Police State House Fire

22.09.09

A well involved house fire in Nelson Cres, Napier, became very had to get photos of after police decided to illegally close the road to media while leaving it open to the public. Robin Hewett who lives nearby was fast on the scene and able to get a shot before the fire service arrived. His image was front page of the following days HB Today newspaper. Images are here on NZPA.

House fire well involved in Nelson Cres, Napier, New Zealand, Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Photo supplied by Robin Hewitt
House fire well involved in Nelson Cres, Napier, New Zealand, Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Photo supplied by Robin Hewitt

HB Today photographer Duncan Brown is escorted away from the remains of a house fire under police investigation in Nelson Cres, Napier, New Zealand, Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall
HB Today photographer Duncan Brown is escorted away from the remains of a house fire under police investigation in Nelson Cres, Napier, New Zealand, Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Credit:NZPA / Kerry Marshall





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