Family speaks out after father and son die in Auckland fire

Monday 17 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 8:35am

The family of Jung Sup Lee and Ha-il Lee has spoken for the first time following a house fire in Bucklands Beach. Jung Sup Lee died after entering the flames to attempt to save his 11-year-old son. The incident occurred six weeks ago in East Auckland.

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1. 1News via RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 7:53am

   'Hero' dad killed in Auckland house fire while trying to save son (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 17 Nov 2025, 8:31am

   Father who died saving son in Bucklands Beach fire hailed a hero (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 8:35am

   'He's our hero': Father killed in Auckland double-fatal house fire died while trying to save his son (opens in new tab)

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