Red Cliffs: Grim discovery after home gutted by fire

Emergency services made a grim discovery as they worked to bring a house fire under control on Thursday morning.

A body has been found in northern Victoria after a rural home was gutted by fire overnight.

Emergency services were called to a property in Red Cliffs about 2am on Thursday morning, working to bring the blaze under control.

At the scene, investigators discovered the remains of a yet-to-be identified occupant and have established a crime scene.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said police were called to the rural property after the grim discovery and detectives from Mildura were travelling to the scene.

“Sadly, a body has been found inside the burnt-out home and is yet to be formally identified,” she said.

“It is expected an arson chemist and fire investigators will attend the scene this morning.”

Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.