A woman has been critically injured while a second person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a house fire in Coffs Harbour.

Four homes were damaged by fire last night at the Homestead Caravan Park at Chinderah, according to Chinderah & Surrounds People's Hub.

A Gofundme campaign has been set up to help a family who lost everything in a house fire last week. Frea Bandini-Alefosio writes, 'We are neighbours and friends of Jeff and Alma Jackson, long time Mullumbimby locals, we are setting up this fundraiser to help support them after a devastating house fire'.

The historic Byron Bay rail master’s cottage was all but destroyed in a fire over the weekend, with the cause still unknown.

A rise in the severity of house fires due to an increase in popularity of rechargeable lithium-ion battery products in homes has prompted a warning for Aussies to learn more about the safety risks this Christmas.

A house on Mill Road, Huonbrook, went up in flames last Friday and thankfully no-one was injured. Police, the fire brigade and emergency services attended.

Local resident David Loiterton was taking his morning walk when he saw a house going up in flames on Mill Road, Huonbrook. 

Police have charged a man following investigations into a fire that destroyed a home in Myocum last year.

A house in Upper Main Arm was burnt to the ground last night with the fire extending into some of the local bushland.

Emergency services were called to Survey Street, Lennox Head, just after 1am on Sunday morning after reports that a house was well alight.