One injured after fire destroys home in Christchurch

A fire destroyed a home and injured one person in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. Photo / RNZ, Rob Dixon

By RNZ

A fire has destroyed a home and left one person injured in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau.

Up to four crews were called to Kellys Rd shortly before 5am on Wednesday to find the single-storey property well ablaze.

Fire and Emergency said the fire encroached on to the next-door unit, causing minor damage.

A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition.

One crew is still there, dampening down hotspots.

A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.