Pukekohe fire closes rail lines

The main trunk railway lines were closed south of Auckland today following a fire at Pukekohe railway station.

Emergency services were called about 11am to the fire, believed to have started in the switch room before quickly spreading to the upper floor of the building.

Fire communications centre shift manager Jaron Phillips said the rail lines were closed.

Four fire crews were needed to subdue the fire, which was under control by about 12.20pm.

Mr Phillips said fire safety crews were present to investigate the cause of the blaze.

- NZPA