Firefighters battle large blaze in central Christchurch

Emergency services are battling a large blaze at a building in central Christchurch tonight on Colombo St. Photo / George Heard

Emergency services battled a large blaze at a building in central Christchurch tonight.

A FENZ spokesperson confirmed firefighters were attending a well-involved two-storey dwelling on Colombo St.

At least four fire appliances were at the scene from four different stations: Christchurch City, Ilam, Spreydon and Wigram.

Firefighters could be seen fighting the blaze at the building with flames visible from the street.

Police have cordoned off Colombo St near Bealey Ave.

Four fire appliances are currently attending the incident. Photo / George Heard