Firefighters battling large blaze in central Christchurch

Emergency services are battling a large blaze at a building in central Christchurch tonight.

A FENZ spokesperson confirmed they are attending a well-engulfed two-storey dwelling on Colombo St.

At least four fire appliances are at the scene from four different stations: Christchurch City, Ilam, Spreydon and Wigram.

Firefighters can be seen fighting the blaze at the building with flames visible from the street.

Police have cordoned off Colombo Street near Bealey Avenue.