Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a Dunedin house this afternoon.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said four fire crews were fighting a fire in the roof of an Oakwood Ave, Maryhill house.
A St John spokesman said two people with smoke inhalation were being taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.
Fire crews were notified at 3.25pm, he said.
A photographer at the scene said the fire appeared to be out by 5pm.
A Fenz spokesman said four crews had attended the fire, and one remained at the scene shortly before 6pm.
