Calvin and Brendon Reeder killed after Donvale home goes up in flames

A father and son killed in a house fire in the early hours of Saturday morning have been identified.

Two people have died after a Donvale home went up in flames Saturday morning, with Arson and Explosives detectives to investigate. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Tributes are flowing for a man described as a loving father who perished in a tragic house fire alongside his son in Melbourne’s east on Saturday morning.

Victorian Police are investigating the cause of the blaze after two people died in the house fire at Craig Road, Donvale however said it had been deemed non-suspicious.

Emergency services raced to the scene and found the two-storey house ablaze before the bodies of father Calvin Reeder and his son Brendon were found inside.

Angelo von Möller paid tribute to his neighbour, Calvin, describing him as caring and generous.

“This is an incredibly tragic loss for our community,” Mr Möller told NewsWire.

Calvin Reeder died in a fire at a Donvale home on Saturday morning. Picture: Facebook

Brendon Reeder also died in the fire. Picture: Supplied

Emergency services were on the scene on Saturday morning. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

The house was smouldering rubble on Saturday morning. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

Police are examining the cause of the blaze. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

“Calvin was always there for us and our neighbours, whether it was just to have a chat or to fix a part on a tractor, he was there for us.

“He was the epitome of a good neighbour. He was a loving father to his son Brendan”.

Police and firefighters raced to the scene of the fire early on Saturday morning. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

Two people were found dead inside the house. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

On Saturday afternoon police were working through the rubble and the front yard was taped off.

Investigations into the cause are continuing.

Arson and Explosives Squad detectives, including an arson chemist, will investigate how the fire started.

Police have urged witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Calvin and Brendon Reeder killed after Donvale home goes up in flames