Two people were injured, one seriously, in a Papakura house fire today.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the blaze was reported at about 1.03pm.
“We received multiple calls to a house fire in Papakura.
“On arrival we found two attached units well involved in fire.”
The fire was about 150sqm in size.
“The incident reached a second alarm level so at the peak of the incident we had five fire trucks, one ladder truck and one command vehicle [at the scene].”
The fire has since been extinguished.
“We are dampening hot spots now and there is a fire investigator in attendance.”
Hato Hone St John were notified of a fire incident in Papakura at 1.05pm.
Two ambulances, a rapid response unit, and manager responded to the scene.
“Our crews assessed and treated two patients, one in a serious condition, and one in a moderate condition who were both transported to Middlemore Hospital.”
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.
