Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Firefighters are battling a fire at an industrial premises in Timaru.
Fire and Emergency NZ were called to a fire in High Street shortly before 9am on Wednesday.
A spokesperson said the building, which was 30 metres by 40 metres in size, was engulfed in fire when firefighters arrived.
Firefighters from 10 crews are battling the blaze and it is now contained.
Crews are working to fully extinguish the fire, the spokesperson said.
Roads are closed around the building and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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