Police cordon New Lynn home after West Auckland house fire

A New Lynn house has been cordoned off after a house fire. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A West Auckland house is cordoned off after a fire.

A section of Kohekohe St in New Lynn is closed and the fire-damaged property is under a police cordon after a blaze in the home.

The property, not far from a fatal house fire on the same street in 2023, is damaged on one side with scorch marks fanning up to the roof from a front room.

Police officers and firefighters are at the scene.

Residents are being stopped at the cordon, and those who live in the street are allowed to pass through.

Katie Pocock, assistant area commander Waitematā District, said Fire and Emergency responded to multiple 111 calls just after 1.30 pm.

Emergency services responded to the incident on Kohekohe St in New Lynn. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Crews transmitted a second alarm. The fire was contained quickly, and firefighters are working with police.

“Crews from Glen Eden, Avondale, Te Atatū and Auckland City responded.

“The crew is now on stand-by, monitoring hotspots and continuing to work with police.”

Hato Hone St John said it wase called at 1.37pm and responded with an ambulance and rapid response vehicle.