Emergency crews in Auckland are currently engaged in combatting a fire at City Garden Lodge located in the central suburb of Parnell.
Videos shared online show flames soaring from the second floor to the roof, although an RNZ correspondent on-site mentioned that by 6:15 pm, the fire seemed to be relatively contained.
Fire and Emergency NZ have confirmed occupants of the building have been evacuated, although the exact number remains unspecified.
There have been no reported injuries thus far.
Police said one individual was apprehended following a disturbance reported at City Garden Lodge on St George’s Bay Road, shortly after 4:30 pm.
Ten fire trucks are presently deployed to manage the fire.
FENZ urges the public to steer clear of the vicinity as firefighting efforts continue.
huge fire in Parnell, Auckland CBD pic.twitter.com/jnF6N0d1Bn
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