The Terrace in Wellington blocked off after fire

Emergency services were called to a fire on The Terrace in Wellington at 4.40pm.

A section of The Terrace in Wellington has been closed after a power box caught fire.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.40pm.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said three fire trucks attended and the fire has been extinguished.

It’s believed a power box caught fire, they said.

A police spokesperson said the road has been blocked off and traffic control is in place.

The public has been advised to avoid the area.

Georgina Campbell is a Wellington-based reporter who has a particular interest in local government, transport, and seismic issues. She joined the Herald in 2019 after working as a broadcast journalist.