Whakaoriori Masterton general ward councillor Gary Caffell posted to social media describing “heavy black smoke billowing out of the roof area”.
“Please stay clear,” he added.
Plumes of black smoke could be seen pouring from the pub’s roof area. Photo / Jill Simpson
Fire authorities earlier said three crews from Masterton, three from Carterton and one from Greytown responded to the incident.
“The fire is located on the first floor of the two-storey building with aerial operations underway.”
A specialist fire engine from Remutaka and Avalon and additional resources from Wellington also attended.