Fire and Emergency battling blaze in Horowhenua

Firefighters are working to put out a blaze in Manakau this evening

Fire and Emergency (FENZ) crews are battling a well-involved house fire in the small township of Manakau in Horowhenua tonight.

A FENZ spokesperson said they were called to Honi Taipua St at 10pm. Two fire trucks and a tanker are being used to put out the blaze.

There are no reports of injuries.

Locals on social media were concerned about gas bottles in neighbouring properties and said the trees surrounding the house were catching fire.