UPDATED: A fire safety investigator has been called to the scene of a shed fire as firefighters continue to put the fire out.

Flames can still be seen burning inside the shed, which is believed to contain chemicals used on an orchard on Bonny Dale Lane, Paengaroa.

The cause of the shed fire is under investigation. Photos: Andrew Campbell.

Firefighters were called to the fire around 9am and found the shed "well-involved" when they arrived.

A reporter at the says the fire is now under control but can still be seen burning inside the shed.

"Firefighters are still scarrying about the scene. A fire safety officer has been called and a hazmat unit was also here because of the chemicals inside the shed."

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Earlier:

Flames can be seen leaping into the air as firefighters deal with a shed fire in Paengaroa this morning.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the fire siren has gone off three times this morning.

A shed fire has been reported in the Paengaroa area this morning. File photo.

A shed fire has been reported on Bonny Dale Lane, off Old Coach Road.

The caller says the shed is possible a farm shed on a rural property.

We will bring you more information as soon as we can.

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