A person has died following a house fire in the State's north yesterday.
About 6.45pm (Friday 20 February 2026), emergency services were called to Bagnall Beach Road, Corlette, following reports of a fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended and extinguished the blaze, which caused extensive damage to the home.
A woman was found deceased inside the house.
She is yet to be formally identified.
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have established a crime scene and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Port Stephens-Hunter Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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