Crews were called to a three storey commercial premises on Parnell Road just before 7.

A fire was located on the ground floor, and extinguished.

Parnell Road between Garfield Street and St Stephens Avenue has been cordoned off in both directions.

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13 Jul: Some rare classic cars are going under the hammer in Auckland this afternoon

12 Jul: Despite qualifying fastest for today's Townsville 500 Top Ten Shootout, Kiwi driver Matt Payne's had to settle for second on the starting grid ... behind Aussie David Reynolds

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