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A major building fire in Sydenham has prompted a significant emergency response, with multiple fire crews battling the blaze.
The fire broke out near the intersection of Carlyle Street and Brisbane Street late Wednesday morning.
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An eyewitness at the scene told chrislynchmedia.com an entire building, estimated to be about 30 metres long and 10 metres wide, was engulfed in flames.
Two aerial ladder trucks had arrived as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
The witness said crews initially appeared to be tackling the fire with two hoses before additional equipment arrived.
Surrounding roads have been cordoned off while emergency services work at the scene.
Fire and Emergency records show a structure fire was reported in Sydenham at 11.32am, with crews from Spreydon and Christchurch City responding.
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Police were notified of the fire around just after 11.30am today; there are no injuries reported.
At this stage, road closures are in place at the intersections of Brisbane and Byron Street, and Gasson and Carlyle Street.
The public is asked to avoid the area and expect delays.
The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured are yet to be confirmed.
