Firefighters at the scene of the fatal fire. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews
Police have released the name of the man who died after a fatal house fire in Waitara last month.
He was 45-year-old Jamie Elliott, also known as Jamos.
Elliott was the sole occupant of the house, however, his dog 'Sox' was found dead alongside him.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Browne Street, at 7:30am on 6 June.
Waitara house fire. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews
According to a Facebook post, Elliott was interred at his whānau urupā.
Police extended their condolences to his family and friends.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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