A well-involved house fire near Omakau in the early hours of Thursday. Photo: Omakau Volunteer Fire Brigade
A Fenz spokesman said crews were called to Ida Valley Back Rd about 1.15am on Thursday.
Crews from Alexandra, Omakau and a tanker from Dunstan station responded, he said.
On arrival, they found a well-involved house fire and all residents out of the building.
Due to the rural location of the fire, a water relay was set up.
Photo: Omakau Volunteer Fire Brigade
The fire was tackled by two crews.
They used breathing apparatus and hose reels.
A stop message was logged at 6am, and a fire investigator had been called to the scene, the spokesman said.
A social media post by the Omakau Volunteer Fire Brigade said there was a smoke alarm in the hallway and the incident served as a reminder to check the batteries on the devices when daylight saving changes.
