Body of man found in burnt house on Ramornie Station Rd near Grafton

Police have established a crime scene after the body of a man was found in the smouldering remains of a house in Northern NSW. Here’s what we know.

A crime scene has been set up at a property on Ramornie Station Rd after a body was discovered in a burnt-out property. (File Picture: Kevin Farmer)

A body has been found in the smouldering remains of a house near Grafton.

Emergency services were called to a property on Ramornie Station Rd about 9.30am on Monday following reports of a fire.

At the scene, officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District found a home had earlier been destroyed by fire.

Ramornie is located about 25km west of Grafton.

While most of the fire appeared to have been extinguished by recent rain, NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters were called in to extinguish areas still smouldering.

Following a search, a body was located in the home.

While yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of the 63-year-old male occupant.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire is underway.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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