Fire at Callaghan Innovation building in Lower Hutt

Fire at Callaghan Innovation building in Lower Hutt

 

A spokesperson for fire and emergency says that the fire is "significant" and public health officials are on the scene due to the presence of hazardous materials.

A fire has broken out at Callaghan Innovation in Lower Hutt.

The fire broke out in the roof of the building at 2:15pm.

The building has been evacuated, and nine fire trucks are at the scene.

The fire has yet to be contained.

Callaghan Innovation is a Crown Research Institute, providing "research, innovation and development services" to businesses. 

More to come.