Ōtāhuhu car wreckers fire: Investigators on site today

South Auckland residents were urged to close windows and doors last night after a massive fire at an Ōtāhuhu car wreckers.

Investigators are due at the scene later today.

A Fire and Emergency (FENZ) spokesperson said they received multiple calls about the fire on Saleyards Rd, which was first reported shortly after 10pm.

One fire truck was still on the scene this morning monitoring hot spots.

It follows a large operation last night that involved eight fire trucks, three ladder trucks, three specialised vehicles and multiple other vehicles from 13 fire stations across Auckland.

Fire and Emergency remain at the scene of a large scrap yard fire on Saleyards Rd, Ōtāhuhu. Photo / Hayden Woodward

In an update at 11.30pm, a FENZ spokesperson urged residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to the plumes of smoke coming from the blaze.

Saleyards Rd had been closed while firefighters battled the fire.

The fire was extinguished an hour later, but many crews remained on site to dampen hot spots.

Fire and Emergency remain at the scene of a large scrap yard fire on Saleyards Rd, Ōtāhuhu. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Only three crews remained at 1am and the road closures were lifted, although residents were still asked to keep doors and windows closed due to the smoke.

Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. She has worked for the Herald since 2022.