House in Woodend destroyed by fire
A house in Woodend has been destroyed by fire.
Fire and Emergency crews were called to the property on Main North Road at 5PM.
A spokesperson said the blaze took hold of the house very quickly.
Fire and Emergency crews were called from Woodend, Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
A person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a stable condition.
The spokesperson said the house was now unliveable.
State Highway One was diverted to allow fire appliances to work on the fire.
The spokesperson said tonight’s fire was a timely reminder on how quickly fires can spread.
The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined.
A Fire Investigator was called to the scene.
