Two in hospital following Christchurch fire

1:45 pm on 9 April 2025
A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo.

A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Photo: Marika Khabazi / RNZ

Two people have been taken to hospital following a house fire in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood.

Emergency crews were called to a unit on Hereford Street at about 9am on Wednesday.

The two individuals were in a moderate condition.

Fire and Emergency said the fire did not spread to neighbouring properties and was not being treated as suspicious.

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