Power outage in Wellington's CBD

Power is out to part of Wellington's CBD after a fire at an underground power transformer.

Flames about two metres high were seen coming out of a man hole at the intersection of Cuba and Abel Smith Street just before 9am.

Police have cordoned the area off.

Firefighters are guarding the scene and members of the public have been warned to stay clear, as there are fears the smoke could be toxic. Power company workers are on their way to the scene.

- NEWSTALK ZB