New Zealand: Authorities warn public to avoid area of building fire on Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Sept. 5

Event

Authorities are responding to a fire at a solvent storage facility along Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, the evening of Sept. 5. The cause of the incident is unclear. Officials have advised the public to avoid the area, and residents in the vicinity to stay indoors with closed doors and windows. There are no immediate reports of casualties or evacuations in nearby buildings.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions including road closures are likely in the affected area in the coming hours. Officials may mandate building evacuations and business closures in the vicinity until clearance operations and investigations end.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Confirm transport reservations. Follow all security personnel instructions, including any evacuation orders. Consider staying in a well-ventilated indoor area, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from gas or smoke exposure. Eye and skin irritation are possible; flush irritated areas with copious amounts of clean water.