Lower Hutt two-storey house destroyed by severe fireMONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ Senior station officer Rob Sullivan says the house fire on Major Dr was so severe, the top storey of the house completely collapsed. A man is in intensive care in Hutt Hospital following a severe house fire in Lower Hutt, while a woman who was also taken to hospital has been discharged. READ MORE:* Fire Service called to Lower Hutt sleepout blaze* Suspicious fire at two-storey state house in Epuni, Lower Hutt* Beer truck fire sparks traffic problems in Lower HuttThe charred and still smoking remains of the home illustrated the intensity of the blaze that destroyed it. Senior station officer for Hutt Valley Rob Sullivan said two dogs had also been in the house, and one was still missing. MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ Senior Station Officer Rob Sullivan inspects the damage following the blaze.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2016 17:35 UTC