At about 5.01pm, a scrub hearth of roughly 15m in diameter was reported to have ignited close to Blackhead Rd as a consequence of wind.
Rural items have been referred to as together with crews from St Kilda, Roslyn, Wakari and Dunedin.
The fireplace is now contained and never considered presently spreading, a Fenz spokesman mentioned.
Lower than an hour later, at about 5.55pm, a small hearth within the basement of a home in Mulford St was reported and crews from the close by scrub hearth have been referred to as to attend.
Preliminary studies prompt there could have been individuals inside the home. Upon arrival, hearth crews went inside, and all individuals have been accounted for.
The fireplace is now extinguished and crews are in overhaul mode, a Fenz spokesman mentioned.
Hato Hone St John Ambulance additionally attended the scene.
Two individuals have been handled on the scene for minor burns however weren’t taken to hospital.