Man dies in Norlane blaze

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire which occurred in Norlane earlier this morning.

Emergency services were called to a property on Watsonia Grove just before 6am after reports that a house was on fire.

The fire was extinguished and the body of a man was located in a front room.

A second man was conveyed to hospital with smoke inhalation.

Arson Squad detectives will attend the scene later this morning to determine the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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