A fire breaks out at Wellington Airport, with smoke visible around the terminal area. Stuff reports passengers observe evacuations as the incident develops. The New Zealand Herald says smoke drifts over the airport and runway, citing videos shared with the outlet showing large plumes. Both sources indicate the fire is significant enough to be clearly seen from within the airport environment and to trigger evacuations. Emergency response is underway at the time of reporting, though details such as the cause of the fire, extent of damage, and whether any injuries are reported are not specified in the provided accounts. The incident affects visibility and operations due to the smoke, including areas near the departure lounge and runway where the plume is reported to have spread. Authorities and airport staff manage the situation while responding services attend to the fire and assess impacts on passengers and flights. Further information is not included in the excerpts, leaving open questions about the source of the blaze and the timeline for any service disruptions.