UPDATE: Name release, fatal fire - New Plymouth

Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died in a house fire on Devon Street West last Friday night.

She was 21-year-old Emma Field of New Plymouth.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.

A scene examination is due to be completed at the address today and an investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.

Anyone with any video footage of the fire is encouraged to send it to Police so we can accurately determine the circumstances of the fire.

Police are also appealing for any friends or people who visited Emma in the last month to contact Police on 105 and quote file number220528/0025.

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