Christchurch house ‘well involved’ in flames

Crews were called to the blaze on Paddington St just after 11.30am. Photo / NZME

Fire crews are battling a “well-involved” house fire in suburban Christchurch.

Crews from Redwood, Ilam and Christchurch Central responded to the blaze on Paddington St in the suburb of Northcote just after 11.30am.

A Fire and Emergency Shift Manager said the house was “well involved” in flames when crews arrived, and they are now working to fully extinguish the blaze.

Crews were called to the blaze on Paddington St just after 11.30am. Photo / NZME

He said all occupants in the house have been accounted for.

A Herald reporter at the scene said the street had been cordoned off at both ends.

A fire investigator has been notified; however, the blaze is not currently being treated as suspicious.

More to come.