Large fire at Onehunga industrial site

Fire and Emergency crews are currently responding to a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga.

There are 22 crews on the ground working to contain the large fire that is 60 metres by 50 metres in size. One structure is on fire and a second structure is being threatened by fire.

‘We ask everyone to avoid the southern end of Victoria Street and Neilson Street, Onehunga, and if you are in the line of smoke please close windows and doors,’ said FENZ in a statement.

‘Anyone flying a Drone in the Onehunga area to ground it immediately so Fire and Emergency New Zeland can carry out Helicopter Operations to help put the fire out.

‘If the smoke causes respiratory problems, please ring Healthline for free advice on 0800 611116 or see your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or chest pain.

Police have begun evacuating those immediately downwind from the fire.

Households and workplaces in area of the fire should close windows, doors and ventilation systems

If the smoke causes respiratory problems, please ring Healthline for free advice on 0800 611116 or see your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or chest pain.

Anyone in the vicinity is advised to keep out of the smoke.

Looks like a fire at the rubbish place in Onehunga!#fire #auckland pic.twitter.com/3FpqksV9P7

— Michael White (@mick466) February 7, 2024

20-30,foot those flames now. #Onehunga #Fire pic.twitter.com/FmZw9Phqmc

— MarkMyWords (@MarkSReynolds) February 7, 2024

Fire in Onehunga, off Neilson St, maybe VISY Recycling on Victoria St. So many sirens. Video taken from the end of the drive for the Epic Taproom. #fire #onehunga pic.twitter.com/qqS3pKWR5J

— Epic Beer (@EpicBeer) February 7, 2024

Fire in onehunga right now#onehunga pic.twitter.com/9OZiJBWhzI

— Dean (@DNoze) February 7, 2024