Two buildings were evacuated and a central Auckland city street closed this morning while firefighters dealt with a gas leak.
The Fire Service was alerted at 9.15am to a strong smell of gas in the lobby of a building on the corner of Albert and Swanson streets, said shift manager Paul Radden. The building houses Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant.
The building and neighbouring property Affco House were evacuated while firefighters and gas technicians investigated.
The all-clear was given around 11am after the leak identified and the building was ventilated, said Mr Radden.
Swanson St has now reopened.