In just 10 minutes, smoke billowed across Auckland's skyline after SkyCity fire

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Auckland city webcams show how fast smoke spread across the skyline, after a massive fire in the CBD.

The first image was taken at 1.10pm and the second at 1.20pm.

The major fire broke out at Auckland's SkyCity convention centre on Tuesday afternoon. 

A worker believed a torch used to heat and seal waterproofing material started the fire on the roof. 

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At least 23 fire trucks are at the scene, and an aerial appliance has been dispatched from Hamilton. 

It is understood no-one was injured or trapped when the fire started. Motorists and members of the public have been told to stay out of the CBD.