Fatal house fire in Neerim South

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal house fire in Neerim South this morning (19 August), Victoria Police say.

It is believed the fire started around 6am inside the Main Road home.

A 75-year-old man, and sole occupant of the house, died at the scene.

The exact cause of the fire is not known but it is not being treated as suspicious.

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