Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze

Crews were called to a burning shed in Ngongotahā on Tuesday evening.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said five crews from Rotorua and Ngongotahā stations were called to the blaze about 4.20pm.

On arrival they found a shed “well involved” in fire.

There was no one in the shed at the time and there was nothing to suggest the fire was suspicious, the spokeswoman said.

A fire investigator was called but later stood down.

Crews left the scene about 6.10pm.

According to social media reports traffic was delayed in the area.

Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time.