Large fire at former Massey University campus in Albany

Fire crews have tackled a fire spreading through derelict buildings in the north of the city. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Fire crews have spent the morning battling an Auckland blaze that broke out among a series of buildings earmarked for demolition.

Five fire trucks were sent to the scene on Eastbourne Rd overnight where a number of buildings at the old Massey University campus near the Albany Highway were well
ablaze.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the fire had now been brought under control.

Crews were working to dampen remaining hotspots, the spokesman said.

Fire crews battling a blaze on Eastbourne Rd in Albany on July 26. Photo / Hayden Woodward