Dannevirke commercial building fire under investigation

Smoke and flames could be seen from New Street. Photo / Leanne Warr

The cause of a fire at a commercial premises in Dannevirke is being investigated.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said emergency services were called to Blast and Coat on Miller St about 6.45am on Tuesday.

Six fire appliances and five support vehicles attended the incident - some from Woodville, Norsewood and even as far away as Napier.

Blast and Coat owner Rowan Huxford said the fire had started in a workshop but no paint or chemicals were stored there.

He said he and some other employees had been working in another workshop when the fire occurred.

He remained philosophical, even as the clean-up began.

"We'll get there."

Miller St was blocked off just past the corner of Easton Street and anyone driving towards Weber was diverted up Makirikiri Road.

Plumes of smoke and some flames could be seen from the intersection earlier this morning.

There was an unmanned fuel stop on the opposite side of the road, which appeared to be at little risk from the fire. Allied Petroleum, was unaware of the fire until informed by Hawke's Bay Today.

The fire service reported just before 11am this morning that the fire was extinguished and crews remained at the scene to mop up and check for hot spots.

A fire investigator was also on the scene during the morning.

No one was hurt in the blaze.