‘Extensive damage’: Fire crews control blaze at Hunterville property

A Hunterville house has been extensively damaged by fire, with the owner receiving minor burns.

Fire and Emergency NZ Manawatū-Whanganui assistant district commander Jemal Weston said the fire was at a single-level, residential property on rural Watershed Rd.

Emergency services were alerted about 1.40pm on Friday.

“The fire was believed to have started in the kitchen,” Weston said.

Two water tankers from Marton and Feilding and a fire engine from Taihape attended.

Fire crews from Hunterville and Mangaweka were also at the scene.

Weston said the owner of the house received minor burns when attempting to put the fire out.

“The house was extensively damaged by the fire.”

The fire was under control by late Friday afternoon, he said.

“They’re just dampening down hot spots.

“The cause is undetermined at this point because they haven’t had a chance to investigate.”

Eva de Jong is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news. She began as a reporter in 2023.