A Southland man who suffered serious burns in a Nightcaps house fire died in Dunedin Hospital last night.
The man, aged in his early 70s, sustained burns to nearly 90% of his body in the Friday night blaze and was flown to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter.
He was pulled from the fire by neighbours, who were alerted by the smoke.
Police and the fire service completed a scene examination yesterday and are satisfied the fire is not suspicious.
The matter has been referred to the coroner.
