Fire crews are standing by a burned-out building in an Epsom park as high winds threaten to lift its roof and topple the structure.
Winds of almost 80km/h are gusting around Auckland, according to the latest MetService forecast report, and rain was expected to develop later in the day.
The Fire Service was alerted by a member of the public to the building at 48 Windmill Rd in Epsom, concerned the heavy winds were going to lift its roof off.
A spokesman said one engine was sent to the building, in Windmill Rd Reserve, shortly after 2:30pm.
"There was a fire in the building in the reserve few months ago, the building is still damaged and this has caused more damage.