Fire crews from Rotorua, Kawerau, Ngongotahā, and Mamaku are fighting a large blaze at a former timber mill in Rotorua.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said by 7.30pm nine crews were at the former Lumbercube Mill site.
"They are working to extinguish it and protect nearby buildings from exposure."
He said they were first called to the blaze at 5.45pm, after "multiple 111 calls came through.
"It was fully involved when crews arrived."