Hastings street reopens after firefighters investigate smell of gas

Firefighters have been called to a street in Hastings.

A Hastings street has re-opened after a strong smell of gas was investigated by firefighters on Wednesday morning.

A section of Rangiora St in Mahora was briefly cordoned off as a precaution on Wednesday morning, but reopened around 10.30am.

Mahora Kindergarten and homes are located on the short street.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said they received a report about 9.15am about the smell of gas in the area.

Police assisted with traffic management and closed part of the street.

However, nothing was discovered and emergency services left the area after it was deemed safe.