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Two injured, one seriously in Chch garage fire

June 17, 2023

A garage fire in Christchurch this morning left two people hospitalised.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said it was notified of a "well involved" garage fire on Ashgrove St in Rangiora just before 10.30am.

Hate Hone St John said it was notified at 10.44am and responded with a rapid response unit, two ambulances and one manager.

It said it assessed and treated two patients, one in a serious condition and one in a moderate condition.

Both have been taken to Christchurch Hospital.

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