Auckland fire crews battling two major fires, Great South Rd closed following blaze at fast food restaurant and service station

Auckland fire crews are battling two major fires across the city this morning, including one in a building that houses a petrol station and a fast food restaurant.

Crews were called to a blaze at Z Energy and Burger King on the corner of Great South Rd and Taka St in Takanini, about 4am.

“Motorists are advised a section of Great South Rd, near the intersection of Taka St and Walter Strevens Drive, is currently closed in both directions while the scene is cleared,” a police spokesperson said.

Motorists are being diverted away from the area.

Fire investigators are working to determine if the fire started in the Burger King or the service station. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Diversions are in place. However, motorists are advised to expect delays and to avoid the area where possible.”

A Fenz spokesperson said the fire has been contained and firefighters are now working to put out hot spots.

They said the fire is not believed to be suspicious.

Fire crews at the corner of Taka St and Great South Rd in Takanini, South Auckland. Photo / Hayden Woodward

An investigation is required to determine where the fire broke out.

The spokesperson said crews are working as quickly as possible to get Great South Rd back open.

At 5am, two ladder trucks and multiple crews with hoses were visible at the scene of the fire.

A police spokesperson said there has been no reports of injuries at this stage.

East Tamaki construction block fire

Meanwhile, five firetrucks are on the scene of a house fire in East Tamaki.

Emergency services were called to the three-storey, under-construction property around 5.35am.

A Fenz spokesperson said no one was believed to be inside the house.

They said the fire has been contained to the structure.

A police spokesperson said there are no reports of injuries at this stage and they are working to determine the circumstances of the fire.