Emergency crews responding to fatal house fire, Upper Hutt

One person has died following a house fire at a Craigs Flat, Upper Hutt, address overnight.

Emergency services were notified of the fire at about 2:10am.

Sadly, a person was found deceased at the scene.

At this early stage the fire doesn't appear to be suspicious, however Police and Fire and Emergency NZ investigators are working through a scene examination to determine the cause.

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