Four people killed in catastrophic Sanson house fire

Sunday 16 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 16 Nov 2025, 8:51pm

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A house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon has claimed the lives of four people, including one adult and three children. Police are continuing to examine the scene and are searching for the body of a child. Local friends are currently raising funds to support the family.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 16 Nov 2025, 4:34pm

   Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire (opens in new tab)

   • Sanson house fire: Friends rally around mother of dead children, police continue examination (opens in new tab) Sun 16 Nov 2025, 7:41pm
2. RNZSun 16 Nov 2025, 8:51pm

   Sanson fire: Friends raise money for family reeling from tragedy (opens in new tab)