Three being treated after house fire

Three people are being treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a house fire in Hornby.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said crews from Wigram and Harewood fire stations were called to Kathleen Crescent, Hornby about 3.40pm on Wednesday to find a house well involved in flames.

The fire started in the kitchen and has now been extinguished.

A St John Ambulance crew was at the scene.