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Fire crews may remain at scene of Lower Hutt scrap metal fire overnight

July 19, 2018

The fire at the scrap yard has caused a street to be closed and nearby businesses to be evacuated in Lower Hutt. (Source: Other)

Fire crews may remain at the scene of a major blaze at a Lower Hutt scrap metal yard which began early today.

Over 60 firefighters are battling the Petone blaze which started in a machine cutting fridges. (Source: Other)

Over 60 firetrucks had attended the incident after a large fire broke out on Parkside Road, Petone, before 6.45am.

The blaze started in a machine cutting fridges, before spreading to insulation materials.

One person was hospitalised with smoke inhalation following the incident, and another person suffered minor smoke inhalation but did not require hospital treatment.

Seaview Road is expected to be closed until 6pm.

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