Update 4: Fatal House Fire, Mairehau, Christchurch
Friday, 15 May 2026, 6:55 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan:
The woman
previously reported to be in critical condition after last
night’s fire in Mairehau has now sadly
died.
Police’s thoughts are with her family, and we
will continue to provide them with support.
Enquiries
are
ongoing.
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