Six-year-old fire victim named

A six-year-old boy who died after a fire gutted his family home in Wanganui last night has been named.

He was Rodayo Robin.

Five family members, including Rodayo, were in the Talbot St house when the blaze broke out about 7pm. Neighbours ran to the family's rescue, and at least two were cut by broken glass as they tried to reach those inside.

Police said the four surviving family members realised only later that the boy was missing and had not made it outside.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

- NZPA