Fire crews are still battling a large blaze in central Christchurch this evening.
Large plumes of black smoke can be seen across the city.
Video footage being uploaded to social media by members of the public shows big flames coming from what appears to be a large warehouse or factory building.
The area is of the old Sol Square in central Christchurch.
Firefighters can be seen around the building, as several fire crews and police cars line the street immediately outside.