Fire at Precast HQ in Westgate. Video / Dean Purcell
A blaze at a west Auckland concrete company has sparked a large turnout of firefighters, with more than 50 tackling the source of the rising smoke.
It appears the building in question is an old timber office building.
The fire sparked at the site of a concrete company on TopereWay, Westgate. A photographer at the scene described the building as a weatherboard house with a timber roof.
Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) confirmed 50 firefighters were at the premises. The single-level commercial property was still burning away at 6pm.
The fire crews were alerted to the blaze at 5pm. It’s estimated the span of the fire’s impact is 50 metres by 20 metres wide.
None of the company’s staff could be seen at the scene, only a few inquisitive spectators. Photo / Dean Purcell
A spokesperson says a dozen crews from across West Auckland are working to put it out, and two specialist aerial appliances have been called in from Auckland City.
Due to the wind, smoke has been blown in all directions across the premises.
At least seven firetrucks could be seen at the scene at 5.30pm, with more appearing to arrive as the blaze grew.
