Person dies in well-involved house fire near Palmerston North

May 3, 2021

Firefighters were called to the scene in Hunterville around 5am.

Authorities said a person has died amid a well-involved house fire in Hunterville, near Palmerston North. 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to the scene at about 5.44 this morning. The agency initially reported the person as missing but has since confirmed to 1 NEWS that the victim was found dead. 

The fire has been extinguished, and fire investigators are on the way to the scene.

Police are also in attendance.  

Police confirmed to 1 NEWS the death is "not being treated as suspicious".

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