Large fire at former Massey University campus in Albany

Fire crews in Auckland have tackled a fire spreading through derelict buildings in the north of the city. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Fire crews have spent the morning battling an Auckland blaze that broke out among a series of buildings earmarked for demolition.

Five fire trucks were sent to the scene on Eastbourne Rd overnight, where a number of buildings at the old Massey University campus near the Albany Highway were well ablaze.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the fire had now been brought under control.

Crews were working to dampen remaining hotspots, the spokesman said.

Fire crews battling a blaze on Eastbourne Rd in Albany today. Photo / Hayden Woodward

He said the blaze was in buildings already undergoing demolition.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

There have been no reports of injuries.

The fire broke out in derelict buildings near Albany Highway in the early hours of this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward