Police have this morning confirmed that one person has died following a fire in Whitianga yesterday.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire on Cholmondeley Crescent at 5.20pm on Sunday.

Tragically a person was located deceased inside the building.

A scene guard has been in place overnight, and Police will be working with fire investigators to determine the cause of the fire.Police have this morning confirmed that one person has died following a fire in Whitianga yesterday.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire on Cholmondeley Crescent at 5.20pm on Sunday.

Tragically a person was located deceased inside the building.

A scene guard has been in place overnight, and Police will be working with fire investigators to determine the cause of the fire.