‘Loud explosions’: Large fire breaks out near South Auckland industrial area

‘Loud explosions’: Large fire breaks out near South Auckland industrial area

A large fire broke out at a business in the Auckland suburb of Takanini. Photo / Aimee Piggott

A large fire has broken out near an industrial area of the Auckland suburb of Takanini this evening.

One nearby witness told the Herald he could see large plumes of black smoke and “pops of explosions with sparks”.

He said there was a “strong smell of tyre smoke”.

Another witness said he heard “sirens everywhere and explosions”.