Fire at fertiliser works contained

Firefighters have got a blaze at a Taranaki fertliser works under control. File photo / NZ Herald

Firefighters have contained a blaze at the Ballance fertiliser works at Kapuni in south Taranaki.

The fire started around 9.30am and was located on the roof in one of buildings of the plant, a fire service spokeswoman said.

The fire was under control by midday and the operation was winding down.

The factory, 85km south of New Plymouth, is the country's only ammonia-urea manufacturing plant.

The plant was evacuated and no injuries were reported.

- NZPA