A fire engulfed a townhouse complex in Whangārei this evening.
Fire and Emergency Services (FENZ) were called to the fire at 5:38 pm on Friday in the suburb of Otangarei in Whangārei.
The building described as a duplex was fully involved in flames by 6:15 pm according to a FENZ spokesperson.
Four fire appliances were attending the blaze at the time of publishing, and another appliance was on its way to the scene FENZ advised.
No rescue operations were reported to be underway.