One person dead in Waanyarra fire

A fire has ripped through a property in north-central Victoria, claiming the life of one person.

A person has died in a fire in Waanyarra.

Police are probing a fire that tore through a property and left a person dead at Waanyarra on Wednesday morning.

A CFA spokesperson said crews responded just before 12.30am on Wednesday morning and found a house and shed ablaze.

The person was found dead inside the property at Bridgewater-Dunolly Road.

A crime scene has been established at the fire site as investigators await forensic test results.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the person has not yet been formally identified.

Investigators have not yet determined what exactly sparked the fatal blaze.

Anyone with information about the fire should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.