Wellington house fire closes road in Tawa

A house fire has broken out in Tawa. Photo / Jinita Hales

A house fire has broken out in the Wellington suburb of Tawa.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Main Rd at 12.10pm.

Police advised in a statement that the road is closed between Linden Ave and McLellan St.

Diversions are in place but motorists are asked to avoid the area. Photo / Jinita Hales

Diversions are in place but motorists are asked to avoid the area.

A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said everyone in the house was accounted for.

Four fire engines were called in to help bring the fire under control, she said.

A motorist in the area said there was a lot of smoke and the house looked "pretty buggered".