Fatal house fire in Marton | 21 June 2025

One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton this morning.

Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, about 6:10am, and found the house fully ablaze.

Sadly, one person was found deceased at the property.

A scene guard has been put in place and Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators are carrying out a scene examination. The cause of the fire is still to be determined.

At this time, no further details are available.

ENDS.

Report sourced from: Fatal house fire, Marton | New Zealand Police