A child has died and six other people have been injured, one critically, after a fire ripped through a home in Christchurch last night.
Emergency services were called to Whitehall St in Mairehau at around 8.25pm on Thursday.
"Sadly, a child died at the scene," police said.
"One person received critical injuries, three were in a serious to moderate condition, and two received minor injuries. The injured are two adults and four children and were all transported to hospital."
St John confirmed it sent four ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and two operations managers.
Of the injured in the Mairehau blaze, one was critically hurt, three suffered moderate and serious injuries and two had minor injuries. (Source: Breakfast)
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan said a scene guard was put in place at the property overnight.
"Police will be carrying out a scene examination today, including working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire Investigators."
She added that the fire was not believed to be suspicious and that the cause was still to be determined.
Four fire crews responded from Christchurch, Redwood and Anzac stations responded, with the building ablaze when they arrived.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said crews worked to extinguish the fire, with the last crew leaving just before midnight.
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