31 May 2015

Major house fire in Christchurch

7:06 pm on 31 May 2015

Fire investigators are dealing with a major house fire in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood.

Fire Service spokesman Riwai Grace said multiple calls about the blaze were received just after 5pm.

The two-storey house on Buckleys Road was well alight when crews arrived.

Fire crews are working to stop the fire spreading to neighbouring properties.

Mr Grace said ambulance crews responded but he did not believe there were any injuries.