Police can confirm a person has died following a house fire in Hurunui
overnight.

Emergency services were called to the Karaka Road property about 10.50pm.
Sadly, a person was located deceased a short time later.

State Highway 7 was closed while the fire was brought under control and a
scene guard was in place overnight.

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire and Police
and fire investigators will be at the property this morning.

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