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One person found dead following South Auckland house fire

June 27, 2018

Fire crews were called to the scene in Papakura shortly before 3.30am today, and a person was found dead inside. (Source: Other)

One person has been found dead following a house fire in South Auckland early this morning.

At 3.20am today, Fire Services were called to a burning house on Papakura-Clevedon Rd in the suburb of Papakura.

After battling the blaze, at 5.30am, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson confirmed to 1 NEWS they had found a deceased person in the house.

An eye witness has told 1 NEWS the property is a barn converted into accommodation, which collapsed during the fire. 

The cause of the blaze is not yet known and an investigation will take place later this morning.


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