Multiple fire crews are responding to a timber-yard fire in Mount Maunganui
Multiple fire crews are responding to a timber-yard fire in Mount Maunganui
12 May 2019
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman says 13 crews from the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui stations are in attendance.
A Bay of Plenty Times photographer at the scene said Waimarie St was closed.
Police have released a statement warning people about significant amounts of smoke in the area, especially near Hewlett's Rd and for motorists to exercise caution and be aware of potential delays.
Members of the public are asked to stay away from the area to allow crews to extinguish the fire.
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