Fires on Great North and Parnell Roads cause traffic delays in Auckland
Photo:
RNZ / Victor Waters
A school in the Auckland suburb of Avondale is closed for the day after fire engulfed its church.
Fire and Emergency said the church at St Mary's Catholic School was well ablaze when they arrived about 4am on Monday.
Part of Great North Road was cordoned off between Portage Road and Larch Road, police said.
It has since re-opened but drivers were being warned to expect delays in the area.
Photo:
RNZ / Victor Waters
Six crews and one ladder appliance were called to the scene at the fire's peak.
There were no no reports of anyone being hurt.
Meanwhile a seperate fire, on Parnell Road in Parnell closed part of that main road as well.
The road was shut between Garfield Street and St Stephens Avenue in both directions on Monday.
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