One in hospital following Palmerston North house fire

Emergency services were called about 1:30am on Wednesday.
Emergency services were called about 1:30am on Wednesday. Photo credit: Newshub.

One person has been taken to hospital following a blaze at a Palmerston North house.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Heretaunga St at 1:30am on Wednesday.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson told Newshub the fire is thought to have started in the basement.

Four fire crews are battling the blaze.