One person has died, and a child has been hospitalised with burns after a fire ripped through a New Plymouth home. 

Fire and Emergency shift manager Belinda Beets said that crews had to stop the occupants from re-entering the house while they attempted to extinguish the blaze. 

Beets said crews were called to Oranga St, Westown, just before 11 last night. 

The home was “well involved” upon arrival, and three trucks were called to the scene. Two additional support vehicles were also sent. 

Beets said the fire has been extinguished, and a police scene guard is in place while they await first light to send fire and police investigators. 

She said everyone has now been accounted for, but that it had been difficult to assess as people kept running back inside the home. 

She said the age of the child is unknown. 

A police spokesperson said they would be conducting a scene examination this morning alongside Fire and Emergency. 

Hato Hone St John has been approached for comment.