Watch: SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre fire

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Fire crews are dampening a blaze raging through Auckland's SkyCity convention centre.

Up to 100 firefighters battled the blaze, now in its third day.

Streets have been cordoned off and traffic diverted, while the public have been advised to stay out of the central city.

Thick black smoke billowing from the blaze has been deemed toxic and people have been told to avoid breathing it.

**READ MORE:

* SkyCity Auckland fire live: Smoke hits central city residents** 

* **SkyCity fire burns through the night

* SkyCity fire: Monsoon buckets too dangerous to use

* Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre build: What we know**