A bomb squad has been called to a rural Northland home following a fatal house fire early this morning.
The police Armed Offenders Squad were negotiating with a man before he was found dead after they were called to the property after reports of firearm being fired.
Police confirmed they
had found an explosive device, believed to be a grenade, when they entered the house.
Northland Inspector Kevin Burke said the Defence Force bomb disposal unit was now on its way from Auckland to dispose of the grenade and check that the house was safe before police could carry out a scene examination.
Police were called the Mangamuka property, south of Kaitaia, at 2.30pm yesterday.
