A loud explosion could be heard all over Pukekohe as a show home in the area was gutted by a suspicious fire.
Photos of the David Reid property sent to the Herald show charred furniture and appliances. Most of the kitchen and living area appeared to be damaged.
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Emergency services were called to the scene on the corner of Kitchener and Rowles Rds about 5am after reports of an explosion, a Fire and Emergency spokesman said.