There's been a large fire in a multi-storey building in a commercial area of Dunedin

It broke out just before 9 last night on King Edward Street.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Lyn Crosson says there were multiple 111 calls so six fire trucks, one aerial appliance and one command unit were sent from across the city.

It took until around half past four this morning to bring the fire under control.

She says a few fire engines are still there dampening down hotspots.