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A second pile of cars has caught fire at a vehicle wreckers in Auckland’s Manurewa, as firefighters continue battling a major blaze that broke out more than four hours ago.
About 25 fire engines were still at Euro Car Parts on Great South Rd just before 8 pm, with crews working to extinguish the latest flames.
The fire broke out shortly after 3 pm, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky and loud bangs resembling explosions ringing out across the suburb. An earlier emergency alert sent to phones in the area warned residents to stay indoors and close their windows and doors. However, a Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald just before 8 p.m. the alert had been lifted and residents could return to their normal activities.