Tuesday, 20 October 2015 - 2:59pm |
Wellington

Petone house fire not suspicious

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Although the specific cause of the fire is yet to be determined, Hutt Valley Police are confident that the Petone house fire, in which a man died last week, is not suspicious.

Police are awaiting the Fire Safety Officers' report and the matter will be referred to the coroner.

The family of the deceased has asked that the man's identity not be released to media so that they may grieve in private. Out of respect for their wishes, Police will not be releasing the man's name.