Home / New ZealandTitirangi War Memorial Hall roof on fireNZ Herald19 Aug, 2017 01:56 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe roof of the Titirangi War Memorial Hall is on fire. Photo / Google MapsThe roof of the Titirangi War Memorial Hall is on fire. Photo / Google MapsUp to 16 fire appliances are battling a blaze in the roof of the Titirangi War Memorial Hall in west Auckland.Emergency services were called to the hall on South Titirangi Rd about 1pm, a Fire Service spokesman said. Despite significant rain in the area, firefighters were "flat out" trying to extinguish the blaze. Up to 16 Fire Service appliances from nearby stations were in attendance.They were too busy to provide details to the communications centre on the building's status, the spokesman said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A fire investigator was on their way to the scene.A police spokeswoman said officers were assisting to evacuate people from the area. It was not clear whether they had been inside the building or nearby premises.Police were also assisting with traffic control.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'In your face': NBA star Steven Adams brings fun to hometown campNew ZealandCyclist in critical condition after Tāmaki Drive accidentNew Zealand'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB againSponsoredFarm plastic recycling: Getting it right saves cows, cash, and the planetAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
