The blaze broke out on the top floor of Loafers Lodge in the Wellington neighbourhood of Newtown just after midnight.
A fire at a hostel in New Zealand killed at least six people on Tuesday and officials said they believe the toll could rise with 11 people still missing.
"This is a once-in-a-decade fire for Wellington. It’s the worst nightmare for us," District Manager Commander Nick Pyatt said in a statement. Loafers Lodge resident Mr Tala Sili said he saw smoke coming under his door and opened it to find the hallway full of smoke. He decided to jump out the window onto a roof two floors below.
Firefighters are on the scene as there are still small fires inside the building, and structural and risk assessments are being undertaken. Investigations into what caused the fire are underway, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand .
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