Detectives are investigating after a person was found deceased following a house fire in Melton West overnight.
Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Gloucester Way about 11.45pm.
After the fire was extinguished, a person was located deceased at the property.
A crime scene has been established and an arson chemist will attend the scene this morning.
At this stage investigators believe that the fire is nonsuspicious.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage or any information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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