Smoke from Christchurch house fire seen across city

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Flames can be seen pouring out of a door at a Christchurch home in Upper Riccarton.

A police spokesperson said they were notified of the house fire on Wharenui Rd around 1.35pm on Saturday.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Lyn Crosson said they sent two fire trucks to the scene but “after multiple calls we sent another two, so four are currently there fighting the fire”.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at 1.35pm.

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Emergency services were alerted to the fire at 1.35pm.

Crosson said the house was “well alight on arrival” and as of 2pm, firefighters were still trying to extinguish the flames.

Onlookers were able to see flames and smoke coming from what Crosson confirmed as a two-storey dwelling.

Smoke could be seen pouring out of Christchurch house fire on Wharenui Rd.

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Smoke could be seen pouring out of Christchurch house fire on Wharenui Rd.

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