Auckland firefighters battling large Avondale blaze

Fire and Emergency staff are battling a blaze in Auckland this evening at a commercial premises on Avondale’s Lansford Cres.

It’s understood at least 15 Fire and Emergency NZ units and aerial appliances are at the scene trying to bring the fire under control, which has been burning for about two hours. The response to the fire has been escalated to a third alarm.

It’s understood the neighbouring Paradice Ice Skating rink has been evacuated.

A police spokesperson told Stuff the blaze appeared to be in a vacant commercial building.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told the Herald they were alerted to the fire shortly after 9pm.

Smoke from the fire is billowing across the Avondale night sky. Photo / Supplied

“The building is approximately 20 by 30 metres and the fire is located in the rear of the building,” the spokesperson said.

Fire and Emergency were not aware of any evacuations.

The Herald understands the fire is at TES-AMM NZ.

A Herald reader said they were in the New Lynn/Titirangi area and could smell and see the smoke from their garden.

“Smells like burning plastic. We’ve also heard heaps of sirens.

“Just drove past. Heaps of smoke no visible flames.”

More to come.