Monday, 13 October 2025 - 8:40am |
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Deaths following house fire, Rakaia

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Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend.

Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to find an adult deceased and a child in critical condition.

The child sadly died in hospital on Sunday afternoon.

The deaths with be referred to the Coroner, and the fire is not thought to be suspicious.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre