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Police have confirmed the death of a man who sustained burns following a fire that destroyed two houses in Nadonumai in Lami last week.

Police say the man was since admitted at the hospital and unfortunately passed away yesterday.

A reliable source had informed FBC News after the incident that the man was a visiting relative who has been residing overseas for the past few years.

It’s believed he sustained burns when trying to save a six-month-old who perished in the fire.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire continues.