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Regional | Accident

Young boy dies in Hastings fire

A 10-year-old boy has died following a serious fire in Hastings yesterday. Another child injured in the fire remains is in a stable condition in hospital.

Police are investigating the cause of the fire which occurred on Heretaunga Street in a building believed to be vacant at the time.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious and would like to hear from anyone who may have information.

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