Man charged with arson after serious Nelson house fire

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 9:39am

A 47-year-old man has been charged with arson following a suspicious house fire on Konini Street last Wednesday. One person was seriously injured in the blaze and taken to hospital. Police are now appealing for witnesses and asking residents to check their properties for unfamiliar items.

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1. RNZTue 27 May 2025, 9:28am

   Man charged with arson over Nelson house fire (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffTue 27 May 2025, 9:31am

   Man charged after Nelson house fire, police seek witnesses (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldTue 27 May 2025, 9:37am

   Police appeal for information on Nelson fire; 47-year-old charged with arson (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 27 May 2025, 9:39am

   Arson charge laid after 'suspicious' Nelson fire seriously injures one (opens in new tab)