Fire breaks out at Westfield WestCity

Publish date
Friday, 27 Feb 2015, 11:39AM

A van is on fire in the underground car park of Westfield WestCity in Henderson.

There were reports an explosion was heard at the west Auckland mall shortly after 11am.

The Fire Service tweeted that the incident was causing "heavy smoke logging".

A St John spokeswoman said the service was on standby, but there was no reports of injuries.

A fire has broken out at Westfield WestCity. Photo / via Facebook



Photos posted to social media showed crowds standing just metres away from orange flames and thick smoke as fire crews surrounded the area.

Police could not confirm any details of the incident.


- NZ Herald

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