Large shed catches fire at orchard near Hastings

A large shed caught fire on an orchard property near Hastings on Thursday night.

Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the blaze on Omahu Rd, near the intersections of Kirkwood Ave and Twyford Rd, at 7.37pm.

The size of the fire, which sent smoke across Hastings, meant it was escalated to ‘third alarm’ status, a spokesperson said.

A large shed caught fire at an orchard on Omahu Rd, near Flaxmere.

Six fire trucks, four specialist appliances and one support vehicle were at the scene at the height of the fire.

Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency said on Facebook they wanted people to remain out of the area to “let our firefighters do their job”.

“The smoke is blowing into Hastings town. We are advise Frimley and Camberly residents to keep windows and doors closed.”