Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Wellington Street in Hamilton East just after 6 a.m. on Saturday. Police confirmed that a body was discovered at the scene.
“Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property,” police stated.
A guard remained on site Saturday evening as police collaborated with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to investigate the cause of the fire.
Author's summary: Emergency services found a body after a early Saturday house fire in Hamilton East; authorities continue investigating the incident alongside fire services.