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Christmas Eve fire rips through Hastings bakery

Astrid Austin
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A late night blaze has torn through Century Bakery in Hastings. Photo / Adam Codlin

A late night blaze has torn through Century Bakery in Hastings. Photo / Adam Codlin

A Christmas Eve blaze has damaged Century Bakery in Hastings.

Fire Services confirmed they were called to the scene at 8.31pm, and the fire was contained at 9.25pm.

There were no reports of injuries.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

A police spokesman said they were called at 8.31pm to assist fire, and St John's Ambulance attended as well.

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Emergency services attended the scene. Photo / Adam Codlin
Emergency services attended the scene. Photo / Adam Codlin

He said the fire was "well involved" when they arrived at the scene.

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