Auckland Building Evacuated as Fire Crews Battle Blaze

A fire that broke out in an Auckland skyscraper on Thursday, May 18, was brought under control at about 4 pm as it emitted a huge plume of smoke over the city.According to Stuff.co.nz construction workers at the building site were evacuated from the 21-storey building, which was being converted into a hotel.“We were stopped at the lights and it was kind of terrifying to witness and be in close proximity to a building that was billowing out that much smoke,” witness Melanie Kit said.