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Person’s body found in Kerang home following a deadly blaze

A blaze has claimed a person’s life in the state’s north, with arson detectives investigating the cause of the fire.

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A fatal house fire has claimed a person’s life at a residence in Victoria’s north.

Emergency services responded to reports of a blaze at the Lilac Ave home in Kerang just after midnight on Friday.

“Sadly, a body was found inside the property once the fire was extinguished,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

She said arson and explosives squad detectives and an arson chemist would attend the property on Saturday morning to investigate the cause of the blaze.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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