30 Oct 2013

Man dies in house fire

1:51 pm on 30 October 2013

Fire crews were called to a burning house in Koheroa Road, Mangatawhiri, about 10.15pm on Tuesday.

Firefighters found a man's body in the house about two hours later.

Police said on Wednesday morning the man's identity could not be confirmed and it was too early to know whether the fire is suspicious.

A post-mortem will be carried out and officers will be speak to witnesses and forensically examine the house. Specialist fire investigators will also examine the site.