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The rear of Hokonui Dr’s house in Gore, damaged by a fire that is being treated as a suspect.
An early morning house fire in Gore is being treated as a suspect.
Police confirmed the fire occurred on the same property they attended following a firearm incident last week.
No one was inside the property when emergency services attended the fire, a police spokesman said.
CIB staff, crime scene officers and police photographers were on the scene Tuesday to assist fire investigators.
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Police declined to comment on whether the incidents were gang-related, but said there would be increased patrols and support from East Southland Police to ensure local communities were kept safe while these matters were fully investigated.
A New Zealand Fire and Emergency spokesperson said two teams from Gore, followed by two teams from Mataura, were dispatched to the fire on Hokonui Dr, Gore, at 2 am Tuesday.
The fire was ablaze when crews arrived at the scene, with initial concerns that people were in the home, the spokesman said.
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A house fire on Hokonui Drive in Gore is being treated as a suspect. Police were called to the home last week after an incident involving firearms.
The fire is believed to have started from outside the building, he said.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at night, particularly in the period between 1 a.m.
Information can be provided by calling Crimestoppers anonymously.
