A "well alight" house blaze in Dunedin has been contained by fire crews, as two people have been taken to hospital in moderate conditions. Four fire trucks and an aerial appliance responded to the scene of the fire in Concord about 10.50am today. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said the house was "well alight" when crews arrived. "Two patients were assessed at the scene and both are being transported to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition," he said. Smoke rises from a Concord house fire as emergency workers try to get people to clear the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2026 23:20 UTC