At around 10.45am this morning, emergency services were called to a Tokoroa address in relation to the fire.
After police arrived, and the fire was under control, a male was located deceased in the garage.
Police are still investigating the incident, however initial inquiries have indicated there is no suspicious circumstances to the fire or the male¡¯s death.
Police will not be in a position to release a name until formal identification has been completed and the family of the male has been advised.
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Released by PNHQ Media Team