An abandoned building fire in Auckland sent smoke billowing above homes in the suburb of Ōtara this afternoon.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) was called to the incident at 4.50pm.
At the height of the fire, six fire trucks were in attendance from Papatoetoe, Ōtara and Ōtāhuhu.
FENZ said no people were involved, and the fire was inside an abandoned building.
1News understands a preschool is located nearby.
Police and ambulance were notified, and a fire investigator was requested.
FENZ added there was no risk to any other properties.
