A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a house fire in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the fire on Perkins Drive in Minden at 4.21am.

Two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles responded to the scene.

One patient was assessed at the scene before being taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said crews were called to the property about 4am.

The fire was well involved when crews arrived and additional manpower and water were requested because the property was difficult to access among trees.

The fire measured about 20m by 10m and has since been contained.

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

Police said they received a report of a house fire about 4.20am and confirmed one person had suffered serious injuries.