Fire at Masterton central eatery under control, fire crews remain at scene
Fire crews battling a blaze that broke out at a Masterton pub have brought the fire under control, but remain at the scene.
Fire and Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Farriers Bar and Eatery on Queen St at 7.30am.
They first received an automatic fire alarm, followed by calls to 111.
The property was engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived.
Just before 11.30am, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said: “The fire is now under control and aerial operations have stopped. Crews remain at the scene carrying out minor internal firefighting and salvage operations to protect unaffected areas of the building and its contents.”
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.
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.