Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an explosion in a Queenstown apartment complex early this afternoon.
An witness told the Herald that all residents of the apartment where the blast occurred had escaped unharmed.
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"Everyone is out and safe," he said.
But the apartment had suffered extensive damage, and was "fully involved" in fire.
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Advertise with NZME."It appears the explosion was caused by a gas bottle," a source said.
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Police confirmed they were "assisting Fire Emergency in relation to a house fire on Ballarat St that occurred just before 12.30pm".
"There are no reported blockages or injuries. Inquiries are ongoing as emergency services are still on scene."