Large blaze erupts in Thames building supply store

A building in the Coromandel town of Thames has caught fire, the large blaze sending billows of black smoke from the roof.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed the blaze took place at the building materials supplier ITM on Kopu Road, reported shortly after 1:50pm on Sunday.

Eight fire trucks and one aerial appliance have attended the incident as well as six support vehicles, including a tanker and command unit. The trucks were sent from Tapu, Ngatia, Paeroa, Turua and Hamilton. 

The smoke from the Kopu Rd ITM. Photo credit: Supplied

Despite initial concerns for those inside the two-storey building, the spokesperson confirmed everyone has been accounted for and no injuries have been reported.

Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze.

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