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Man dies in Swan Hill house fire, another man arrested

A man who is believed to have been at the property at the time of a fatal house fire in Victoria’s northwest is in custody.

The fire broke out about 5.40pm Wednesday at a house in Swan Hill. Picture: Zoe Phillips
The fire broke out about 5.40pm Wednesday at a house in Swan Hill. Picture: Zoe Phillips

A man has been found dead after a house fire in the state’s north west.

Emergency services were called to reports a Swan Hill home was in flames about 5.40pm on Wednesday.

The man was found when the property was searched after the fire was put out.

Another man who is believed to have been at the property at the time has been taken into custody.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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