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6 May 2024 11:09
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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    One person has died after a house fire in Hurunui, in Canterbury

    One person has died after a house fire in Hurunui, in Canterbury


    Fire crews were deployed from several surrounding areas to the Karaka Road property at about 10:50 last night.

    The 20 by 10 metre home was well ablaze by the time crews arrived.

    State Highway 7 was closed while the fire was brought under control, and a scene guard remained in place overnight.

    Police and fire investigators are at the property this morning, looking into the cause of the fire.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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