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Major fire engulfs Mt Albert doctor's surgery

Auckland residents woke to the sound of crackling and glass shattering as a local doctor's surgery was engulfed in flames this morning. More than 40 fire fighters were required to bring a major fire at Four Kauri Medical Centre on New North Rd, Mt Albert under control after they were notified about 7.30am. Sylila Monteiro lives right next door to the clinic, and said her family was woken by the blaze.

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