Investigation under way into Dunedin fire

As stated by Sergeant Aaron Burgess.

Police will remain at the scene of a large house fire in Dunedin this morning, and several roads in the area remain closed.

At this stage, the cause of the fire has not been determined, and Police and FENZ are working to establish whether anyone may have been in the house at the time the fire began.

A Police drone will be used to assist investigators at the scene.

South Road, between Eglinton Road and Princes Street remains closed, along with King Edward Street, between Wain Street and the railway overbridge. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

Updates will be issued proactively.

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