One person dies in Waitara house fire

6:16 am on 7 June 2025
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The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

One person has been killed in a house fire in Taranaki, Waitara on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Browne Street, at 7:30am.

Police said the person - who they believe is the sole occupant of the house - died at the scene before they arrived.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.