Nearby properties have been evacuated after a house fire in Minden in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said crews were called to Perkins Drive in Minden, near Tauranga, about 4am.

The fire was well involved on arrival and crews requested more manpower and water, the spokesman said.

This was because the property was hard to access among trees.

One person received minor injuries and was being treated by ambulance staff.

Police were also called to help with evacuations of nearby properties.