Police have today released the name of the person who is believed to have died in a fire in the early hours of Thursday morning near Karangarua in Westland.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??
At this time Police believe the deceased is likely to be the resident of the property Maxie William Furgson DUNCAN, aged 77. It will be some time before a positive identification can be made.
Police and Fire Service staff have been conducting a scene examination and it is hoped that will be completed today. Police are also speaking to friends and family of the deceased.?
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