New Zealand

Fire crews battle blaze in commercial building in Wiri, South Auckland

13:03 pm on 5 November 2021

Firefighters are battling a significant fire in a semi-industrial area of South Auckland.

Photo: SUPPLIED / NZ Fire Service

Emergency services were called to the site on Hobill Avenue in the suburb of Wiri shortly after 11am.

Fire and Emergency said everyone at the site in Wiri had been accounted for.

The fire was not threatening any other properties and crews were using aerial lift trucks to fight the fire.

Fire and Emergency was asking people to stay away from the area, and advised people living nearby to keep doors and windows closed.