Body found after early morning house fire in Hamilton East

By RNZ

Police say a body has been found, after a house fire in Hamilton East.

Emergency services rushed to the house fire on Wellington St just after 6am Saturday.

“Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property,” police said.

A guard was on watch at the scene on Saturday evening, and police would work with Fire and Emergency NZ to uncover the circumstances.

- RNZ