Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Louis Dunham
The child who died in a house fire in Christchurch on Thursday night was a three-year-old girl.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says her 23-year-old mother is in a critical condition in hospital and is not expected to survive her injuries.
Four other children, siblings aged between 10 weeks and five-years-old, were admitted to hospital but three have since been discharged into the care of family.
A two-year-old girl remains in hospital is in a stable condition and has moderate injuries.
RNZ / Louis Dunham
Emergency services were first called at 8.25pm on Thursday with cordons in place on Whitehall Street and Hills Road.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy for the whānau, and police extend our deepest sympathies as they navigate this devastating time,” Carolan said.
The fire is not being treated as suspicious.
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