A Givealittle page is being set up to help a Tauranga family in the wake of a house fire.

Firefighters were called to the fire in Welcome Bay around just before 9am on Monday.

At the time of the fire, Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Carren Larking says they received multiple calls to the fire.

'It's a two level residential house about 250 square metres.”

Carren says the fire was reported to be 'well involved” and three fire appliances were called to help put it out.

A Givealittle page has been set up following numerous request from the community who want to show the love and support for the people who lived in the home.

'Fortunately everyone was able to escape safely before the fire rapidly spread through the bedrooms and garage of the house,” says a neighbour of the affected family who has set up the fundraising page.

'Thanks to the quick response and the brave actions of the Tauranga Firefighters, the house itself was saved.

'The house was originally built by the Dad 25 years ago and had only recently been renovated.
'Clearly they are devastated to see the house that they love damaged in this way.

'I'm creating this page as I've been requested to by members of the community who want to show their aroha and support while the insurer progresses the claim.

'This is going to be a challenging Christmas and anything you can do to help would be gratefully appreciated.”

People wanting to help can donate by clicking on the link here.