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Fatality following house fire in New Plymouth

New Plymouth fire news
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One person has died after a fire at a residential property in Westown, New Plymouth late last night.

Police were called to the address about 11pm.

Sadly one person was located deceased.

Police will conduct a scene examination along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand this morning.

Image credit: Cullan Smith

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