Police are investigating the cause of a house fire in Te Aroha which left an elderly man dead
The fire service were responding to a medic alert at the address in Centennial Avenue at 9.10pm last night when they discovered a fire.
An unconscious 78-year-old man was pulled from the house but efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Police say they will now focus on establishing the cause of the fire and supporting next-of-kin, who have yet to be notified.
Man dies in Te Aroha fire
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