Fire and Emergency are battling a large house fire in Stratford, Taranaki.
A spokesperson says fire crews were called to the blaze on Brecon Rd about 8.30pm.
Five fire trucks and a support vehicle are at the scene.
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Fire and Emergency are battling a house fire on Brecon Rd in Stratford. Photo / Supplied
Fire and Emergency are battling a large house fire in Stratford, Taranaki.
A spokesperson says fire crews were called to the blaze on Brecon Rd about 8.30pm.
Five fire trucks and a support vehicle are at the scene.
Video shows a huge plume of smoke and flames rising high into the air, well above the roofs of neighbouring houses.
A police spokesperson says officers are not at the scene - traffic is being managed by the local council.
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