Sadly, police can confirm a person has been found deceased in a structure fire in South Burnie overnight.
Police on routine patrol came across a property on fire in Hale Street about 1:30am.
Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived a short time later, and the fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes.
Sadly, a person's body was located inside. Investigations to identify the person are underway.
TFS fire investigators will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Our thoughts and condolences are with all those affected by this incident.
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