Firefighters dampen down hotspots after large suspicious blaze at abandoned Christchurch property

The two-storey property was up in flames on arrival.
The two-storey property was up in flames on arrival. Photo credit: Newshub.

Fire crews are dampening down hotspots following a large blaze at an abandoned property in Christchurch.

Emergency services were called to Fendalton Rd just after 2am on Wednesday morning.

The two-storey property was up in flames on arrival.

Six fire engines, a command unit and turntable ladder have been fighting the blaze.

It's being treated as suspicious.