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People have been rescued from a suspicious fire at a block of shops in Auckland.
The fire was reported to the emergency services at 6.18am.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they had five fire appliances, two aerial and a few support vehicles at the scene on Manukau Rd inRoyal Oak.
Fire crews and Police at Royal Oak, Auckland following a suspicious fire. Photo / Michael Craig
“It is a second alarm suspicious fire at two retail buildings in a single level block with persons reported.
Auckland Transport said due to a blaze in a restaurant on Manukau Rd a section of the road between Mt Albert and Turama Rds was now closed.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area or expect delays during morning rush hour.
Due to a building fire at a restaurant, Manukau Road is closed between Mt Albert and Turama Road. Bus route 30 services will be detoured until further notice. Stops missed: 8730, 8725, 8728, 8723, 8724, 8719, 8722, 8717. Expect delays. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/kwumDSymUC
— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) August 13, 2023
Auckland Transport said bus services would be affected.
