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Fire crews responding to 'well-involved' fire at New Plymouth business

December 17, 2019
A firefighter operates a fire truck while battling the SkyCity NZ International Convention Centre fire.

A firefighter operates a fire truck. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Fire crews are currently attending a "well-involved" fire at the Inglewood Timber Processors in New Plymouth.

Fire and Emergency NZ says the fire is not contained.

There are three crews at Cutfield St address and another eight crews are on the way.

Fire and Emergency were alerted to the fire at 4:43pm.


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