Body found in house after fire

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One person is dead following a house fire in Shannon, 16km north of Levin, early today.

Firefighters were called to the house on Julyan Street about 2.45am.

Fire Service central communications shift manager Tim Rees said a body was found in the house, but there were no details on the age or sex of the victim.

The Fire Service is investigating.

- NZPA