Fire destroys Apparelmaster warehouse in Petone

A devastating fire at a warehouse in Petone has destroyed a local business overnight.Firefighters were called to the scene at 12.30am on Friday.At its peak, four fire trucks, an aerial unit and a command unit were on scene.Do you know more? Contact RNZ at: iwitness@rnz.co.nzRNZ / Baz MacdonaldFire and Emergency said the fire had been brought under control by early morning, but crews were still on the scene and the damage was extensive.A spokesperson told RNZ the fire was in a building occupied by Apparelmaster.The business has been approached for comment.RNZ / Baz MacdonaldThe Professional Firefighters Union said operations had moved 10 minutes further away from Petone centre to Avalon Fire Station five years ago, when Fire and Emergency closed the Hutt City Fire Station due to toxic black mould.