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Police investigate Melbourne house fire that left one dead and another injured
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A person has died in a house fire in Melbourne's south-west overnight. Emergency services were called to a house in Newbury Street, Werribee, just after midnight. Victoria Police said a resident of the home died and a 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious burns.
A person has died in a house fire in Melbourne's south-west overnight.
Emergency services were called to a house in Newbury Street, Werribee, just after midnight.
Victoria Police said a resident of the home died and a 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious burns.
Fire Rescue Victoria said crews arrived at the scene within three minutes of the blaze being reported to find the house fully involved with fire.
No information has been released about the age of the victim.
Police say the circumstances of the fire are being investigated, and an arson chemist will attend the scene.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.