House destroyed by fire in West Auckland suburb of Massey

A two-storey house in Gordon Stanley Dr, Massey, has been destroyed by fire today. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A west Auckland house has been gutted by fire this evening.

The blaze in Gordon Stanley Dr, Massey, was well under way at 6.15pm and took an extended effort by fire services to bring under control.

Firefighters arrived to find the top floor of the two-story home well-involved with fire.

Several fire trucks attended the blaze, and a specialist appliance from Auckland City was also called in.

A neighbour on Gordon Stanley Dr said he was "shocked and devastated for the family".

"We have never seen anything like this before. I have no idea what started it

Police, Vector Power and Auckland Operational Support Unit were also in attendance.

The fire is now out.