Auckland Countdown ‘extensively smoke logged’ after fire in aisles

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A fire was reported in the aisles of Countdown Mt Wellington.

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A fire was reported in the aisles of Countdown Mt Wellington.

An Auckland supermarket is filled with smoke after a fire in an aisle.

Firefighters were called to Countdown Mt Wellington at 6.11pm on Thursday, Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Ryan Geen​ said.

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More 111 calls came in as two fire engines raced to the scene.

Upon arrival five minutes later, a fire was discovered on some shelving in the shopping area, which had become “extensively smoke logged”.

The fire was contained with a single hose

Firefighters remain on the scene to help with the smoke.

A fire investigator was en route to determine the cause of the fire.

It’s not yet clear if the fire was suspicious.

Countdown has been approached for comment.

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