Police Investigate Fatal Housefire In Greensborough

Arson and Explosives Squad detectives are investigating after a body was located following a house fire in Greensborough yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to reports of a house on fire on Jessop Street on Monday 16 March about 1.30pm.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze which completely destroyed the property.

Investigators located the body of a deceased person inside the premises and a crime scene has been established.

The exact circumstances surrounding the blaze are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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