Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Wellington Street in Hamilton East just after 6am on Saturday.
Authorities confirmed a body was discovered at the scene.
“Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property,” police stated.
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Emergency services acted swiftly to the early morning blaze on Wellington Street in Hamilton East.
Summary: A fatal house fire in Hamilton East prompted an active investigation by police and fire services to understand the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.