Emergency services respond to house fire in Sanson

Saturday 15 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 15 Nov 2025, 7:20pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand

A large emergency response is underway at a house fire southwest of Sanson. Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene, including a man and a child. A section of State Highway 1 between Phillips Street and Speedy Road has been closed.

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1. StuffSat 15 Nov 2025, 5:02pm

   Large emergency response to house fire in Sanson (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 15 Nov 2025, 5:12pm

   House fire closes part of State Highway 1 in Sanson (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 15 Nov 2025, 5:26pm

   Sanson house fire: Major emergency response closes part of SH1 (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 15 Nov 2025, 5:52pm

   House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSat 15 Nov 2025, 7:20pm

   Police confirm fatalities after Sanson house fire (opens in new tab)