Two people were taken to hospital in a moderate condition after a house fire in Whakatāne on Sunday morning.
Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the blaze at around 10am.
"On arrival we found a single-level dwelling fully involved in fire," a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.
Three appliances, one tanker and two support vehicles were sent to the scene.
St John said it was notified at around 11.30am and sent two ambulances.
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"Our crews assessed and treated two patients how have been transported to Whakatane hospital in a moderate condition," a spokesperson said.
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