Woman passes away in a house fire in Rakiraki

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Woman passes away in a house fire in Rakiraki

By Naveel Krishant

Wednesday 24/08/2022

[Image: File Photo]

A woman in her 40s has passed away in a house fire in Mulau Rakiraki late last night.

Police say the home belonged to a 41-year-old carrier driver.

The National Fire Authority says the man and his 13-year-old son escaped unharmed, however, the woman was allegedly trapped inside.

A joint investigation between Police and the National Fire Authority is underway.

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