Tuesday, 13 January 2026 - 7:34pm |
Canterbury

Fatal house fire, Sydenham

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One person has died following a house fire in Sydenham this afternoon.

Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the Korimako Lane property around 4pm.

One person was transported to hospital in critical condition, where they sadly passed away.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre