24 Jan 2009

Teens back in court after fatal house fire

6:10 am on 24 January 2009

Two teenagers have made a second appearance in Pukekohe Youth Court in relation to a fatal house fire.

Lynette Chapman, 49, was killed in the fire at a two-storey house in Pukekohe last week.

The girl, 16, and a man, 18, are charged with arson. They were remanded in custody.

Police say they are considering whether to lay more serious charges.