Large oil spill at Christchurch City Council building

Fire crews have been called to a large diesel spill at the Christchurch City Council civic offices. Photo / George Heard

Fire crews have been called to a large diesel spill at the Christchurch City Council civic offices.

They were called to the incident on Hereford St at 7am.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said 250L of diesel has been spilled.

She said it has been isolated now and they are liaising with the building owners.

A spokesperson for the council confirmed the spill was in the basement of the building.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said 250L of diesel has been spilled. Photo / George Heard