Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 4:26pm |
Counties Manukau

Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu.

Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house on Tamaki Avenue, at around 9pm on 4 March.

Sadly, one person was located deceased inside the property.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB says: “A scene examination has been carried out today alongside a fire investigator.

“At the same time, we are continuing to work through our formal identification procedures, with a post-mortem examination also set to take place tomorrow.

“Given these enquiries remain in the early stages we are continuing to treat the circumstances as unexplained.”

Police will look to issue a further update as enquiries progress.

ENDS.

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police