Emergency crews responding to fatal house fire, Thames

One person has died following a house fire in Thames overnight.

Police and FENZ were called to the property on Paeroa Kopu Road about 12.30am.

Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene.

A scene guard is in place.

The death will be referred to the Coroner, and enquiries will be made into the circumstances of the fire.

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