Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Rob Dixon
A fire has destroyed a home and left one person injured in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau.
Up to four crews were called to Kellys Road shortly before 5am on Wednesday to find the single-storey property well ablaze.
Fire and Emergency said the fire encroached onto the next-door unit, causing minor damage.
A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
One crew is still there, dampening down hotspots.
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
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