House fire in Mairehau destroys home and injures one person

Wednesday 24 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 24 Dec 2025, 9:35am

A house fire on Kellys Road in Christchurch destroyed a single-storey property early on Christmas Eve. One person was injured in the blaze, which also caused minor damage to a neighbouring unit. Fire crews attended the scene shortly before 5am, and a fire investigator is heading to the site.

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1. The PressWed 24 Dec 2025, 6:54am

   Firefighters battle Christmas Eve house fire in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 24 Dec 2025, 7:09am

   One injured in early morning Christchurch house fire (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 24 Dec 2025, 9:35am

   One injured after fire destroys home in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

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