Police say a fire at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pakuranga is being investigated as a suspected arson.
Emergency services attended the fire on Pakuranga Rd just before 3pm yesterday.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen and explosions heard at the fast food restaurant, which has “sustained significant fire damage as a result”.
At its peak, six fire trucks were at the scene.
In an update today, Counties Manukau CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said a scene guard has been in place at the restaurant overnight.
“At this point in time we are treating this fire as a suspected arson.
“A scene examination is being conducted this morning and police will work alongside a fire investigator,” she said.
Gillespie said part of these inquiries would be working to understand how the fire began.
She said police would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire.
Anyone with information was urged to contact police online, through 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
