Firefighters quelled a blaze at a large industrial building near Hastings with some fancy equipment - and the help of a change in weather.
Emergency services were called to the industrial area of Whakatu, near Anderson Rd and across the railway line from the Fire Station Cafe, about 11.30am on Tuesday.
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building, which looked to be in the process of being demolished.
Firefighters appeared to be gaining control of the fire as at noon before a dousing of rain came over the Heretaunga Plains on Tuesday afternoon.