Factory fire thought to have started in front office

The Mt Wellington factory blaze. Photo / Matt John

Can you see the fire?
Send us your fire photos and video here

Onlookers are being advised to stay away from the scene of a large fire in an industrial area of Auckland.

More than 80 firefighters and 18 fire appliances from all parts of Auckland have made their way to the commercial building fire at Corporate Consumables in Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, about 1km southeast of Sylvia Park shopping mall.

On its website Corporate Consumables proclaims itself "New Zealand's largest 100% Kiwi owned and operated supplier of office consumables and hardware."

The company employs 60 staff throughout seven branches nationwide and sells more than a million products yearly.

The fire is at one of its three main warehouses.

Aerial appliances were setting up at the rear of the building.

Fire Service northern communications centre shift manager Jaron Phillips said the fire was believed to have started in the front office. He advised people to stay away from the area.

A photographer at the scene said there was no sign of flames but a great deal of smoke.

Firefighters were sending large amounts of water into the building to try to control the fire.

- NZPA

View Larger Map