Fire at McDonald's outlet in central Wellington

Firefighters are investigating a small fire at a central Wellington McDonald's restaurant.

The fast food outlet is inside a BP service station at the intersection of Taranaki and Wakefield Streets.

A Fire Service spokesman said the small fire in a flue was out but staff were investigating to ensure it had not spread elsewhere.

Ambulance staff were also in attendance as a precaution and police are diverting traffic.

Taranaki St was closed between Wakefield and Cable Streets.

Commuters also faced delays last night after a northbound car caught fire on the motorway.

Inspector Ian Harris said it appeared the car had run over a mattress, which had probably come off another vehicle, and caught fire about 6.50pm near the Aotea Quay on-ramp.

Traffic was slowed for two hours while firemen cleaned up.

No one was reported hurt.

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