Carport, shed catch fire in Titirangi, Auckland; asbestos risk at scene

A fire has broken out in a garage in Titirangi, West Auckland. Photo / Grace Chapman

Asbestos is posing a risk at a fire in a carport in the Auckland suburb of Titirangi this evening.

Photos shared online show orange flames and a large plume of grey smoke pouring across the West Auckland suburb.

Titirangi Fire Station chief fire officer Philip Taylor said on-scene crews were called to the blaze on Godley Rd about 7.30pm.

He said responding firefighters found a “fully involved” carport and shed.

Five appliances had responded and one command unit from Auckland city fire station for decontamination.

It’s understood asbestos was present so there was the added danger of breathing in on-scene, he said.

About 20 firefighters helped fight the blaze which was now extinguished, Taylor said.

There were no injuries and fortunately the fire had not spread to the main house or nearby properties, Taylor said.

A specialist fire investigator was at the scene and trying to identify the cause, which was not yet known.

Cars are being turned around and refused entry on Godley Rd, Titirangi. Photo / Lane Nichols

Firefighters battle a 'fully involved' carport and shed fire in Titirangi's Godley Rd tonight. Photo / Lane Nichols

“Nobody was injured thankfully. It’s still a little bit smokey.”

A thick fog is beginning to settle in the area as the temperature drops, and there is no wind.

An NZME reporter on the scene told the Herald Godley Rd was closed and only residents were being allowed down the street.

“The hydrant is across the road from the fire so crews are feeding the fire hose across the street.

“Vehicles are being turned around.”