Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators looking to determine the cause of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre fire yesterday are asking for help from the local community.

Fire investigator John Smalls said his team was doing everything they could to get a clear picture of the fire’s progress, and people in Roxburgh may be able to help determine how and where the fire started.

"We really feel for the community, who are clearly devastated by the loss of their historic building," he said.

"That’s why we’re doing everything we can to get a clear picture of what was happening to the building before and during yesterday’s fire.

"If you have any photographs or footage of the Town Hall from 11am onwards yesterday, please send them through to [email protected].

"We’re especially looking for any images that show the back and sides of the building."

John Smalls said the call went out to the community this morning and already the response had been “terrific’’.

"We know how much this building means to local people, both for its current use, and as an important link to Roxburgh’s long history."