Fire crews battle house fire in Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay, person treated for smoke inhalation

Fire crews from across Auckland are fighting a blaze engulfing a home in Blockhouse Bay, with one person being treated by paramedics at the scene.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said five fire engines are attending the incident at a house on Heaphy St.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said one person was being treated for smoke inhalation.

They were in a moderate condition at the scene.

Videos posted to social media show flames shooting up from the house and thick black smoke rising into the air.

Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, is engulfed by fire this evening. Photo / Supplied

Police were also assisting fire crews at the scene.

A spokesperson said they were alerted to the fire about 6.45pm.

Fire and Emergency NZ have also rushed to another house fire in Riverhead, north-west of Auckland, this evening.

A spokesperson said six fire crews and two water tankers were fighting a fire on Croft Lane.

Crews received reports of the fire at 8:30pm.

Tankers were needed because the property is not connected to the town water supply.