Truck cab engulfed in flames near Port of Auckland

A truck fire was extinguished after a cab was engulfed in flames near the Port of Auckland container terminal.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to Tāmaki Drive about 10.30pm last night after reports a truck had caught fire.

The cab was “fully involved” upon arrival.

Scene photos show the truck’s cab in flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the truck. Photo / #richardthekayaker

The truck was in the middle of the road.

“The incident last night occurred at the corner of Solent St and Tamaki Drive near the port’s container terminal entry,” a Port of Auckland spokesperson said.

“We are pleased that the driver is safe and grateful to everyone, especially Fire and Emergency NZ, for their quick response.”