Firefighters have extinguished a large house fire in Papanui.

Crews were called to Paddington Street after receiving the call at about 11.30am.

The property is near Paddington Reserve, the new Pak’nSave supermarket, and Marian College.

A large plume of black smoke was seen rising above the area and was visible from many parts of the city.

By the time the first appliance arrived, the house was well ablaze.  All occupants have been accounted for a firefighter said at the scene.

Paddington Street was blocked off emergency services.

A fire investigator has been called to the scene but the fire is not thought to be suspicious at this stage.