One person was sent to hospital following a fire at Olympia Sports Camp in Lake of Bays.

The fire broke out close to where a tornado touched down on Friday evening. The Sports Camp employee was refueling a generator when it burst into flames. The fire spread to the adjacent building.

The employee was was sent to hospital to be treated for burns. Fire crews were able to contain the fire and stop it from spreading.

Damage is estimated at $20,000.