Four fire trucks and several specialist units battled a blaze at a scrap metal yard in Lower Hutt suburb of Petone that caused a road closure.
The fire at the scrap yard has caused a street to be closed and nearby businesses to be evacuated in Lower Hutt. (Source: Other)
More than 60 trucks were at the scene when a fire started before 6.45am in a machine cutting fridges before spreading to insulation materials, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson told 1 NEWS.
Parkside Road has been closed with the blaze also causing nearby businesses to be evacuated as a precaution.
Police are warning motorists to avoid Seaview Road with significant delays in the area.
One employee suffered minor smoke inhalation but did not require hospital treatment.
There is a possibility crews may be at the scene overnight.
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