Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal fire in Kilmore this morning.
Emergency Services were called to the Royal Parade retirement village following reports two residential units had become engulfed in flames just after 6am.
The occupants of one unit escaped before it was completely destroyed by fire.
The body of a 77-year-old man was located inside the second unit, which was also completely destroyed by fire.
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives and an arson chemist attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but it is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
