Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can confirm that one person has died following a house fire in Avondale overnight.
Emergency services were notified of the fire on Blockhouse Bay Road just after midnight.
Surrounding residents were evacuated as a precaution and sadly one person was located deceased inside the property.
Police are currently working with Fire and Emergency NZ investigators to determine the cause of the fire.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
