House Fire in Wellington District, 6:45pm

Fire and police are currently at teh scene of a house fire on SH 2, Timberlea north of Upper Hutt.

The fire is very close to the road and motorists passing the area are asked to do so with care.

There are no reports of injury at this stage.

New Zealand Police Alert 7:40pm 8 Jun 2009 Wellington

Location of incident: Upper Hutt

Incident type: Road closure due to house fire

Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire on State Highway Two, Timberlea. A part of State Highway Two, is currently closed due to the smoke. Diversions are in place.