A man has been charged with arson following a fire at a south Taranaki property.
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at a McGuire St property in Hawera around 9.50pm Tuesday night.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said three fire appliances were needed to extinguish the blaze.
Fire crews were at the property for around two hours and a scene guard was in place overnight.
A police spokesperson said a 42-year-old man is due to appear in Hawera District Court on two arson charges today.
