A washing machine fire went on fire, prompting a callout for fire crews in Oamaru today.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said crews were called to a property in Ash St about 12.10pm.
Two appliances from Oamaru station attended and extinguished a washing machine that was on fire, she said.
An ambulance had been called as a precaution for one occupant who was believed to have inhaled smoke during the laundry room fire, the spokeswoman said.
A St John spokeswoman said it transported one patient to Oamaru hospital with moderate injuries.
