Wellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activated

Wellington Airport was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded.
Wellington Airport was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded. Photo credit: File

RNZ

Wellington Airport was evacuated due to a fire alarm being activated but has now been given the all-clear for people to re-enter.

Fire and Emergency sent two fire trucks to the airport.

Wellington Airport said its southwest pier had been evacuated due to a smoke alarm being activated.

A spokesperson for the airport said the gates affected were 13-17, which are for domestic flights.

The airport could not confirm how many flights were affected by the delay.

RNZ