One person injured in house fire in Maraenui, Napier

One person has sustained moderate injuries in shed fire that spread to a house in Maraenui. Photo / Bevan Conley

One person has moderate injuries after a shed fire spread to a house in Maraenui.

Police said the blaze started as a shed fire before spreading to a house on Riverbend Rd, Maraenui, about 2.38pm on Tuesday.

A St Johns Ambulance spokeswoman said one person was in a moderate condition but is yet to be transported to hospital.

Police confirmed the injuries were not life threatening.

One ambulance and one rapid response vehicle was sent to the scene.

A section of Riverbend Rd, near Bledisloe Rd, is currently cordoned off.

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