Emergency services have been called to a fire at the Spice Guru restaurant on Victoria Ave in Whanganui.
Fire and Emergency NZ crews were called to the scene around 2.35pm on Wednesday.
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Police Sergeant Colin Wright said the fire was in the kitchen and Fire and Emergency crews were investigating.
Victoria Ave was blocked between Taupō Quay and Ridgway St.