Smoke could be seen from one of the roller doors at Westgate Mitre 10.
Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ
A fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in West Auckland is now out.
The fire at Mitre 10 Mega Westgate near Whenuapai was reported at 6.40pm on Saturday to Fire and Emergency.
A spokesperson said eight fire trucks were still at the scene shortly before 9pm, ventilating the building and monitoring for hot spots.
Firefighters outside Mitre 10.
Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ
In total 17 fire trucks were sent, including three ladder units, a spokesperson said earlier.
The building, which was 200 metres long and 80m wide was described as heavily smoke logged.
Mitre 10 chief executive Andrea Scown said: “Fortunately, no one was in the store at the time, and we’re relieved to confirm that there have been no injuries.
“The cause and the extent of the fire is not yet known and is currently under investigation. As a result, the Westgate store will be closed tomorrow (Sunday).”
Fire crews were sent from West Harbour, Kumeū, Te Atatū, Auckland City, Henderson, Parnell, Avondale, Greenhithe, Ellerslie.
Firefighters inspecting where the smoke came from.
Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ
An on-duty pharmacist close by said he heard the sirens and fire trucks after 7pm but couldn’t see any flames.
The pharmacist said he could see an aerial appliance had its ladder in the air but he couldn’t see any water going onto the building.
An RNZ video journalist at the scene said the fire looked well contained after 8pm with no major visible smoke or flames.
It was extinguished before 9pm.
Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ
They said a lot of trucks and personnel were coming and going out of an entry to the timber yard.
“A small amount of smoke is visible coming out of one of the roller doors near a loading dock.”
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