File photo: ODTA 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. A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 24, 2025 06:58 UTC