One person dies in Eltham house fire

Friday 8 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 9:45am

A person was found deceased following a house fire on Derby Street in Eltham early Friday morning. Emergency services arrived to find the property fully ablaze just before 5am. Police have established a scene guard and an investigation is underway.

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1. The Post via StuffFri 8 Aug 2025, 7:36am

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2. 1NewsFri 8 Aug 2025, 9:44am

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3. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 9:45am

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4. RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 9:45am

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