A large fire in a Christchurch industrial building this afternoon is causing thick black smoke to billow into the air and sweep across the city.
Fire and Emergency NZ said the Anzac, Christchurch City, Woolston and Spreydon stations responded to the blaze on Maces Rd in Bromley at 12.52pm on Monday.
Black smoke could be seen rising from the fire and was visible across the city.
A Fenz statement advised people to stay inside and close all doors and windows if the smoke was affecting their property.
"People are advised to stay away from the area to allow our crews to work safely."
Fenz has been undertaking the planned burn-off in the vicinity of Lower Styx Rd for several days but the weather conditions on Monday morning meant residents noticed more smoke than usual
