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Firefighter taken to hospital after tackling blaze in Auckland

May 18, 2022
Building damaged by fire in Takanini, Auckland.

Building damaged by fire in Takanini, Auckland. (Source: 1News)

A firefighter has been injured tackling a large building fire in Takanini, Auckland overnight.

The fire broke out at the premises on Walters Rd at around midnight and grew. A workshop and a money-loan shop operate out of the building.

The firefighter was injured early on and taken to hospital.

A firefighter was taken to hospital after working to put out the blaze. (Source: Breakfast)

At the fire's peak, 14 appliances and 50 firefighters were tackling the blaze.

The fire has been extinguished.

Fire and Emergency NZ are investigating the fire.

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