Smoke billowing across Wellington suburb as emergency services respond to house fire

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in Wellington’s Kelburn, with photos from the scene showing smoke billowing across the suburb.

Fire and Emergency NZ crews are working to put out the blaze after being alerted about 2.40pm.

No one was in the building and people are advised to avoid the area to allow Fire and Emergency to contain the blaze.

“There is also some smoke in the area, so if you are affected, keep your doors and windows shut and turn off your air conditioning,” a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.

Police were notified about 3.40pm and are assisting with traffic control in the area.

Wellington Free Ambulance told the Herald they attended to support Fire and Emergency.

“No patients have been transported for further treatment,” they said.

Bystanders can be seen watching as smoke engulfs the cottage.

Newstalk ZB reporter Ethan Manera is at the scene and said at least seven fire appliances were responding.

Onlookers in Kelburn, Wellington, watching as emergency services work to put out a house fire. Photo / Ethan Manera

More to come.