Basement fire at Karangahape Rd nightclub in Auckland’s CBD

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The fire started in a club’s basement around 1.40am Sunday. Photo / Michael Craig

Emergency services rushed to Auckland’s Karangahape Road early this morning after fire broke out in a club’s basement.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed they received an automatic fire alarm for a club on Karangahape Rd at 1.40am.

The fire was in a two-storey basement measuring about 40×20 metres.

Auckland Central crews found the fire in the basement, which was quickly extinguished, and the building was cleared of smoke.