Police have confirmed a person has died in an early morning house fire in Melbourne’s west.
Emergency services were called to Newbury Street in Werribee just after midnight on Monday.
“Sadly, a resident of the home died at the scene, and a second resident remains in hospital with serious injuries,” Senior Constable Paul Hogan said on ABC radio.
The ages of the dead and injured are yet to be officially confirmed by authorities.
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.
More to come.
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