Plumes of smoke can be seen billowing across Auckland as fire crews battle a house fire in the West Auckland suburb of Glen Eden this afternoon. 

The Herald understands Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) were called to a structure fire on Glengarry Rd shortly after midday. 

Crews from Glen Eden, Henderson, Te Atatū and Auckland City were attending according to the Fenz website. 

The Herald has sought further comment from Fenz. 

Smoke can be seen billowing across Auckland this afternoon as fire crews battle a blaze in Glen Eden. Photo / NZME 

Video of the fire - taken from the North Shore - shows thick smoke billowing across the city from West Auckland. 

A police spokesperson said they had been notified of the fire but were not currently attending.