{"id":452828,"date":"2026-05-30T14:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/452828\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T14:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:51:15","slug":"potentially-toxic-gas-smelled-in-aucklands-newmarket-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/452828\/","title":{"rendered":"Potentially toxic gas smelled in Auckland’s Newmarket"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCrews from Remuera, Auckland City, Parnell, Grey Lynn are working to confirm what Fire and Emergency’s equipment has detected (file image).
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Marika Khabazi\n<\/p>\n

A hazardous materials unit remains at a business in Auckland’s Newmarket after reports of a toxic gas smell.<\/p>\n

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) said crews from Remuera, Auckland City, Parnell, Grey Lynn, Onehunga and Balmoral were called to Eden Street about midday.<\/p>\n

The incident was inside a two-storey commercial building covering about 300 square metres.<\/p>\n

Firefighters removed a car battery that was emitting hydrogen gas and are continuing to ensure the building is safe.<\/p>\n

An ambulance was called after a member of the public felt unwell, but the person later transported themselves to hospital.<\/p>\n

Hato Hone St John has been asked to remain on site to monitor staff.<\/p>\n

St John said crews transported two patients in a moderate condition to Auckland City Hospital.<\/p>\n

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