File photo. Fire crews were called to the buildings on Church Street on Sunday night. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Two commercial buildings in Opōtiki have been destroyed in a large fire overnight.
Fire crews were called to the buildings on Church Street in the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 11.30 on Sunday.
The fire covered 15 metres by 8 metres at its peak.
Eight fire trucks were at the scene.
The fire was at risk of spreading to other buildings, but was under control by about 3am on Monday.
A fire investigator was looking into the cause of the blaze.
