Police investigate after fatal unit fire in Drummoyne

Police are investigating following a fatal unit fire in Sydney’s Inner West this evening.

About 6.10pm (Friday 17 September 2021), emergency services were called to a unit block at St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze and located a body inside a unit.

Officers from Burwood Police Area Command established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blaze.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information about the fire to come forward.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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