A fire severely damaged New Zealand’s Fiordland Lodge, but all guests and staff evacuated safely.

A large fire broke out late Saturday night at the luxury Fiordland Lodge in Te Anau, New Zealand, engulfing the building by the time firefighters arrived and reaching third-alarm status. Emergency crews from multiple towns responded, with eight fire appliances, five tankers, and an aerial ladder on scene. All guests and staff were safely evacuated, and the fire was contained to one wing, though suppression efforts continued into Sunday due to the complex structure. The lodge, opened in 2002 and known for hosting celebrities, is a major tourism destination in the region. The extent of the damage remains unknown.