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Photos: Construction site fire sends smoke billowing over Auckland CBD

October 22, 2019
Thick smoke engulfed the Sky Tower.

Thick smoke engulfed the Sky Tower. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Dark smoke is billowing from the construction site for Auckland's new convention centre.

Read more: Dark smoke billowing from Sky City's under-construction convention centre in Auckland

Thick black smoke hovered over the city.

Thick black smoke hovered over the city. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Flames could be seen in the Convention Centre construction site.

Flames could be seen in the Convention Centre construction site. (Source: 1 NEWS)

The smoke can be seen across the city.

Fire trucks at the scene.

Fire trucks at the scene. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Motorists are being told to avoid the CBD, and members of the public should stay away from the cordons. 

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