House badly damaged after fire in Christchurch

A house is badly damaged after a fire in Christchurch. Photo / Bevan Conley

Fire crews are dampening down hot spots after a fire left a house badly damaged in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr.

Road blocks remain after three crews attended to the blaze at a residential dwelling on Hooker Avenue following calls from 2.10pm.

A Fire & Emergency New Zealand spokesman said all the occupants managed to get out of the house and no injuries were reported.

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He said there is nothing to suggest the fire was suspicious or point yet to its cause.

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Earlier, a Canterbury University halls of residence was evacuated after a switchboard fire.

There was no major damage.

A nearby neighbour said it is great nobody was injured but sad they have lost their home.