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In Auckland, two people suffered burns to their hands and smoke inhalation after they were caught in a fire at a commercial unit on Great South Road in Manukau about 5pm.
The first-floor fire was near the southern motorway, prompting many calls from motorists, Fire Service spokesman Jaron Phillips said.
The fire was extinguished within about half an hour and the two people were being treated by ambulance staff.
- NZPA
