Sunday, 31 January 2016 - 4:41pm |
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Body found in burnt house

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Marlborough Police investigating a fire that occurred at a house on State Highway 1 at Waipapa Bay yesterday evening have confirmed a body has been located in the rubble,

The body will be taken for a post mortem examination and formal identification. Police are not in a position to release a name at this stage.

The fire was reported about 8.30pm and was fully involved when emergency services arrived.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.

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