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A baby has died after a fire at a property in South Taranaki early today.
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ investigators are at the property and a scene examination is underway in the village of Normanby.
“We are working hard to establish the circumstances that have led to thistragic incident,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Louise Prendergast said, who confirmed an infant had died.
“Support is being offered to those involved. We know that the community will be shocked and saddened by this incident.”
Dozens of firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze in the house on Fitzroy St, after receiving multiple calls just after 4am.
About 6.15am, it was confirmed that a person had died, Fenz central shift manager Chris Dalton said.
The fire was extinguished, but about 7am crews were still in overhaul mode, dampening down the scene and working with police, with fire investigators on their way.
Neighbour Stan Adamson said he awoke at 5am and saw “all the lights” outside.
