UPDATE: Advanced Life Support paramedic, Garrith Jamieson has confirmed that all of the occupants have been rescued from the blaze and are accounted for.
He said there were no injuries reported and the fire has been contained.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
PATRONS were inside the Hillary Club when the building went up in flames.
According to advanced life support paramedic, Garrith Jamieson, there were multiple patrons inside the building and paramedics are assessing the scene.
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Residents are urged to avoid the area.
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