Fatal house fire in Waverley

Police are at the scene of a fatal house fire in Sydney’s east, NSW Police say.

Emergency services were called to Carrington Road at Waverley about 6.20am (Thursday 2 August 2018), where they found a home well alight.

A woman died at the scene. Her age is not yet known.

A man was located outside the home and was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital.

Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced inquiries.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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