State Highway 1 through Te Hana in north Auckland is closed due to a building fire.

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Emergency services were called to the fire near the Te Hana Reserve about 5.50pm, police said.

The highway has been closed between Coronation St and Whakapirau Rd, with motorists being diverted via Mangawhai.

People are asked to avoid the area.