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Person hospitalised after Queenstown house fire

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Fire and Emergency said the fire had been limited to the house's garage. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

About 20 firefighters were tackling a house fire in central Queenstown on Saturday morning.

The fire on Hallenstein Street was reported shortly after 7am.

Fire and Emergency said several people had left the house by the time crews arrived and one was taken to hospital to be assessed for smoke-related injuries.

The fire as limited to the garage of the house and was currently under control.

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