House fire in Ngongotahā, Rotorua, treated as suspicious by police

A house fire in Ngongotahā is being treated as suspicious by police.

A spokeswoman told the Rotorua Daily Post inquiries into the circumstances of the Wednesday morning blaze were under way.

Firefighters were called to a burning home on Ranginui St in the Rotorua suburb about 9.30am.

Smoke was seen billowing from a rear property.

House fire Ranginui St, Ngongotahā. Photo / Ben Fraser

The road was cordoned off at the Ranginui St and Waiteti Rd intersection.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said the fire was “well-involved”.

No people had been reported at the house, she said.

House fire Ranginui St, Ngongotahā. Photo / Ben Fraser