Manurewa fire: Suspected arson destroys barber shop on Weymouth Rd

A fire in a block of shops in Auckland’s Manurewa is being treated as suspicious.

The blaze has completely destroyed the One Two Uppercuts barber shop at the intersection of Weymouth and Russell Rds.

Photos from the scene show the inside of the shop has been gutted by the fire. Charred chairs and blackened counters are all that remain of the business, while the footpath and road are strewn with debris.

The neighbouring shops, a food bar and a laundromat, are also damaged. Nobody was hurt in the incident, police said.

The suspected arson has completely gutted the inside of the shop. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Fire and Emergency received multiple calls to the shops shortly before 4am, northern shift manager Michael Anderson said.

The fire was located in one shop in the middle of the block, and three fire trucks attended. By just after 5am it had been extinguished.

A fire investigator would be attending the scene today, Anderson said.

The footpath and road outside the block of shops are strewn with debris from the fire. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Police confirmed they were also making enquiries into the blaze and a scene examination would be carried out later today.

Anyone with footage, or information that could help in the investigation, was asked to contact police on 105, referencing job number P05760479.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Three fire trucks were sent to fight the blaze on Weymouth Rd. Photo / Hayden Woodward