07 Feb 2024 | 04:35 AM UTC
New Zealand: Emergency crews responding to fire at waste facility in Onehunga area of Auckland the afternoon of Feb. 7
Authorities responding to fire at waste facility in Onehunga area of Auckland, New Zealand, the afternoon of Feb. 7. Avoid the area.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire at the Green Gorilla waste facility in the Onehunga area of Auckland the afternoon of Feb. 7. Reports indicate that the fire originated from wood chips igniting at the facility. Although there are no immediate reports of casualties, authorities are evacuating people in the vicinity and state that the blaze could potentially spread to neighboring buildings. Officials have closed the intersection of Neilson and Victoria streets and asked the public to avoid the area.
Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Officials may also mandate additional building evacuations as a precaution.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
