Person dies in Christmas Eve fire

Photo: RNZ
Photo: RNZ
One person has died after a house fire in New Plymouth early on Christmas Eve.

Emergency services were called to a property on Trelawney Cres about 2.30am today after reports of a house fire.

A person was found deceased, police confirmed.

A scene examination is continuing at the property.

Police will work alongside Fire and Emergency NZ to determine the circumstances of the fire.