A man has suffered moderate burns to his legs in a garage fire on Mokoia Rd in Ngongotaha.
Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager Colin Underwood said crews were called out to the fire at 4.15pm.
Three trucks battled the blaze, ensuring it did not spread to the house.
A St John Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the man who suffered burns to his legs was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries.