A large Bay of Plenty home has been extensively damaged as firefighters worked today to extinguish the blaze.
The Katikati home, on State Highway 2, was reported as being on fire at 11.30am.
Fire appliances from Athenree and Omokoroa were sent to support two from Katikati, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
Firefighters were still dampening down hot spots this afternoon.
