Source: Radio New Zealand
About eight firefighters were still extinguishing the fire, a FENZ spokesperson said (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell
Two people have been injured in a house fire in Christchurch Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a roof on fire at a property on Wairakei Road shortly before 3pm.
A St John spokesperson says they responded with two ambulances and a rapid response unit.
They treated two patients on the scene – one in a minor condition, and transported another in a moderate condition to Christchurch Hospital.
Fire and Emergency South shift manager, Blair Walkin said about eight firefighters were still extinguishing the fire.
Police confirmed they were assisting emergency services at the blaze.
A police spokesperson understood ambulance staff were helping people at the scene.
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