A fire at a car wreckers on Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha has been contained, but Fire and Emergency New Zealand said residents affected by smoke should continue to remain indoors.
In an update at 7.15pm, Fire and Emergency New Zealand said multiple brigades had contained the fire, which police earlier said had produced "thick" smoke.
"They are now dealing with remaining pockets of burning material and hotspots," the FENZ spokesperson said.
"People whose properties are still affected by smoke should continue to stay inside, close doors and windows and turn off air conditioning.
"There are a large number of fire trucks and other emergency services vehicles in the area – please stay away from the Wikaraka St area."
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