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Fire erupts at Onehunga waste station, no injuries reported

Onehunga fire news
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A major fire broke out early this morning at a waste transfer station on Captain Springs Road in Onehunga, Auckland.

Fire and Emergency crews were alerted at 4:20 am, dispatching 10 fire trucks and support vehicles from 11 brigades across the city.

The blaze, spanning 550 metres in length, 30 metres in height, and 30 metres in width, required a large-scale response to contain.

Despite the intensity of the fire, no injuries have been reported as firefighters continue efforts to bring it under control.

Image credit: Cullan Smith

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