A person has died in a house fire in Christchurch early this morning.

Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said around 3.47am this morning, emergency services were called to a house fire in Camrose Place, Ilam.

“Emergency services have sadly located a person deceased inside the address.

Police have an investigation well underway into the incident and will be working closely with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to determine the cause of the fire.”

“At this early stage, there is nothing to indicate that there are any suspicious circumstances however our enquiries are ongoing.”

If anyone has information which they think may be relevant to Police, then contact police via our 105 number quoting file number 230222/9020