Fire crews battle garage fire in Putāruru

Fire crews are at a structure fire in Putāruru in South Waikato.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said four fire appliances were called about 8.10am and found a 6m x 6m garage “well involved on arrival”.

“Crews have got the fire under control, are dampening down hotspots and commencing salvage,” she said.

The spokeswoman said no one was believed to be in the garage.

A fire investigator is at the scene.

Two crews from Putāruru and one each from Tokoroa and Tīrau went to the fire.