Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning.
An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced earlier today.
“Our investigation is still at the very early stages and Police need to work methodically through the next steps,” he says.
It is expected Police will remain at the property over the coming days.
“Our priority is on carefully extracting the two deceased from the scene, and from there a post-mortem examination will need to be carried out,” Detective Inspector Va’aelua says.
“We are unable to release further information about those who have died as the formal identification process has not yet begun.”
The investigation will work to establish how the fire occurred.
“We appreciate the community will have questions about how this has occurred, and this will now be the focus for investigators.”
Detective Inspector Va’aelua says enquiries so far have established there were five occupants in the house at the time.
Two occupants remain in hospital.
“Police will be speaking with nearby residents as part of enquiries, but we ask anyone with information to contact us.”
You can update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 251002/9501.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Note for media: Road closures remain in place this afternoon around the scene.
