A fire burning in tyres in an industrial area in Upper Hutt has been extinguished.
Five firetrucks were called to the blaze on Dante Road in Trentham just after 4pm Saturday and one person sustained serious injures.
Fire and Emergency said crews had left the scene and the fire's cause was being investigated.
Crews from Trentham, Remutaka, Silverstream, Avalon, Wellington City and Thorndon attended the fire.
One person has sustained serious injuries in a fire in Upper Hutt. Photo: Daniel Talbot
The fire was well alight on arrival and was escalated to second alarm.
Police were then called to assist at the address near the intersection of Alexander Road.
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