A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene of a fire at Pāpāmoa Plaza.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika said firefighters responded to a private fire alarm activation at 10.51am.

“The fire was contained by sprinklers in a commercial building at Pāpāmoa Beach,” said Sika.

Fire crews from the Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa brigades attended the scene of a fire in Pāpāmoa. Photo/ Kate Spake

A Hone Hato St John spokesperson said one rapid response unit attended along with one ambulance.

“One patient in a moderate condition is currently being transported to Tauranga Hospital.”

A SunLive reader said that the building was evacuated with people congregating in the Pāpāmoa Plaza carpark.

“Fire crews from Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa attended the scene,” said Sika.

“A fire investigator was requested to attend.”

Sika said the fire crews have now left.

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Fire crews at the scene of a fire in Pāpāmoa. Photo/ Kate Spake