A large fire in has sent black smoke billowing across part of the city.
The smoke is coming from a building in the eastern suburb of , sending black plumes of smoke through the area.
A large fire is sending black smoke across Christchurch today. Photo / George Heard
NZ say they are 鈥渞esponding to a large building fire in Maces Road鈥.
Fire officials are warning people to stay away.
鈥淚f the smoke is impacting your property, please close all doors and windows. Please stay away from the area to allow our crews to safely extinguish this fire. We will provide an update soon.鈥
It comes after Fire and Emergency NZ posted an advisory to Christchurch residents regarding smoke in the area due to controlled burns in Canterbury today.
Emergency services are at the scene. Photo / George Heard
Smoke has been visible across parts of eastern and northern Christchurch as a result.
Photo / George Heard
According to the advisory, air around this location could be smoky.
鈥淭here is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke such as those with heart or lung conditions, people who are pregnant, young children and the elderly - may experience symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath or eye, nose and throat irritation,鈥 said the advisory.
More to come.
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