Four people dead including three children in Sanson house fire

Sunday 16 November 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 16 Nov 2025, 9:18am

Four people, including three children, died in a house fire on State Highway 1 in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. The Manawatū mayor described the incident as a tragedy, while police investigators have begun examining the scene of the blaze.

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1. RNZSun 16 Nov 2025, 7:22am

   Manawatū fire: Four dead, including three children (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 16 Nov 2025, 8:25am

   'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 16 Nov 2025, 8:38am

   Sanson house fire: Four dead including three children (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via StuffSun 16 Nov 2025, 9:18am

   Four people dead, including three children, after Manawatū house fire (opens in new tab)

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