A fire in Palmerston North's CBD has now been contained, after six fire engines and one command unit were sent to the scene on Monday evening.
Palmerston North Fire Brigade confirmed on Facebook the fire was at the old High Flyers building on The Square and Main Street.
Earlier, people were warned to avoid the CBD due to the building fire.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson has confirmed the fire has now been contained.
There has been no spread of the fire and no injuries reported.
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Streets were closed and normal traffic was disrupted amid the blaze.
Photos shared to Facebook showed the street cloaked in smoke from the fire.
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