Person found deceased after fire, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police

One person has been located deceased following a house fire in New Plymouth overnight.

Emergency services were called to a property on Trelawney Crescent around 2:30am today to reports of a house fire.

Sadly, one person was located deceased.

A scene examination is ongoing at the property, and Police will work alongside Fire and Emergency NZ to determine the circumstances of the fire.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre