House engulfed in flames in Mangere

  • 22/11/2017

A derelict house in Mangere, Auckland is engulfed in flames.

A fire communications spokesman says there were reports of children around the house, but it has since been confirmed that no children were in the building at the time of the fire.

The house in Mangere engulfed in flames.
The house in Mangere engulfed in flames. Photo credit: Newshub.

The fire has been upgraded to a third alarm, with 15 fire engines heading to the scene. 

A fire communications spokesman says they are attacking the flames from the outside, because it's currently too dangerous to go in. 

Smoke from the fire seen from a distance.
Smoke from the fire seen from a distance. Photo credit: Supplied

The cause of the fire is unknown at this point.

Newshub.