Barbecue causes house fire

A barbecue that had been left on overnight was the cause of a small house fire on Wednesday morning. 

Wigram and Spreydon fire crews were called to the incident about 6.54am on Halswell Rd, near the Halswell Community Hall.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman Lyn Crosson said the barbecue had been left on igniting the edge of the house on fire.

She said by the time fire crews arrived the fire was out and there was little damage.