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Person found dead following Upper Hutt house fire

August 12, 2021
A firefighter operates a fire truck while battling the SkyCity NZ International Convention Centre fire.

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One person has died in an Upper Hutt house fire overnight.

Emergency services were called to the blaze in Craigs Flat at about 2.10am.

"Sadly, a person was found deceased at the scene," a police spokesperson confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

"At this early stage the fire doesn’t appear to be suspicious, however police and Fire and Emergency NZ investigators are working through a scene examination to determine the cause."

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