One dead following 'significant' Waihi house fire

Police officers at the scene of the Waihi house fire. Photo credit: Newshub

A woman has died following a 'significant' house fire in Waihi on Monday morning.

Emergency services were called to the fire at a property on Queen Street around 10:40am.

Acting Det Snr Sgt Scott Neilson said a 63-year-old female had died following the fire.

"Police are currently speaking to witnesses and completing a scene examination to determine the circumstances around the death," he said.

A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency said two fire trucks responded to the fire, which was well involved when they arrived.

The house on Queen Street. Photo credit: Newshub
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