House burning in Newtown, central Wellington

A house caught fire in the Wellington suburb of Newtown this evening.

A Fire and Emergency Services spokesman said four units, including one ladder and one command unit, were called to the house fire at about 8:22 p.m.

“The fire was well advanced upon arrival. The house is two-story, the fire was localized on the first floor.”

Police said officers were asked to assist with traffic control at a house fire on Daniel Street in Newtown.