A doctor at Whangarei Hospital says at least eight cars are ablaze in the staff car park.
The doctor, who did not want to named, told RNZ it is unclear what has caused the fire but the car park holds about 200 staff vehicles.
The person says flames and thick black smoke can be seen coming from the cars.
She says the fire is well away from the clinical area of the hospital.
A fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark has damaged as least eight cars. Photo: Susan Edmunds
She says staff are watching as emergency services are on the scene trying to bring the fire under control.
A police spokesperson says emergency services are at the scene. Cars are on fire and explosions can be heard.
A photo on social media shows black smoke over part of the city near the hospital.
Fire and Emergency NZ are asking the public to avoid the immediate area while emergency services are in attendance.
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Smoke from the fire at the Whangārei Hospital car park. Photo: RNZ / Susan Edmunds
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