Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell.
Fire crews were called to a blaze in the West Auckland suburb of Massey. Photo / Supplied
One resident told the Herald she was in the middle of her evening prayer when she heard a “huge boom” from outside.
“I was sitting next to the window in the kitchen and the sound shocked me. I opened my eyes and looked outside, only to see flames shooting up to the sky and black smoke,” she said.
“My neighbour ran over to check if I was okay and she said she was about to call the fire service.”
