A transformer buried under the rubble of the old Press newspaper building in Christchurch is on fire.
The Fire Service says it received a call about the fire at 12:51pm today.
A spokesman says there are three pumps and a command unit at the scene.
He says Orion has been notified and is checking whether the transformer is live or not.
The Press building has been under demolition for the past week or so and is largely reduce to rubble.
One person died in the building and several were seriously injured when it partially collapsed on February 22.
- Newstalk ZB