A person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in Auckland's CBD early on Thursday morning.
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Firefighters were called to the fire in an apartment on Emily Place at around 12am.
A Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) spokesperson said one person required medical assistance.
1News understands the person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Tenants were reportedly evacuated.
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St John Ambulance said one person in a moderate condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital.
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