Auckland Hotel Grand Chancellor evacuated following fire

10:46 pm on 21 January 2026
Fire and emergency services at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Fire and emergency services at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Photo: RNZ

Fire crews have put out a fire at a hotel in Central Auckland on Wednesday night, amid wild weather across the North Island.

Fire and Emergency sent 14 crews to the fire at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Wellesley Street about 8.40pm.

Guests were evacuated and FENZ said the fire took one hour to put out.

Guests evacuated following a fire at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Guests evacuated following a fire at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Photo: RNZ

A few firefighters remained at the scene to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.

Fire and emergency services at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Fire and emergency vehicles outside the Auckland hotel. Photo: RNZ

Wellesley St West, between Nelson and Hobson Streets, was closed to traffic, while crews attended to the callout.