A fire at a commercial premises in East Tamaki has been contained.
A 30m by 15m scrapyard blaze that forced the closure of part of East Tāmaki Rd was finally put out. Nine fire engines, three aerial appliances and three specialist vehicles were needed to get the fire under control.
Emergency services were called shortly after 6am to the fire, which involved multiple cars.
The road closure is still in place.
