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One dead, another seriously injured after house fire
Police are investigating the cause as an arson chemist attends, after crews reached the home within 3 minutes, officials said.
- On Monday, a resident died and another suffered serious injuries following an early morning house fire on Newbury Street in Werribee, with emergency services called just after midnight.
- Fire Rescue Victoria crews arrived within three minutes of the initial call, discovering the home's tiled roof fully alight; paramedics treated a 40-year-old man for burns at the scene.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blaze, with a spokeswoman stating, "The circumstances surrounding the fire and being investigated and an arson chemist will attend the scene."
- Senior Constable Paul Hogan confirmed on ABC radio that "a resident of the home died at the scene, and a second resident remains in hospital with serious injuries."
- Police are seeking public assistance with the ongoing investigation; anyone with relevant information has been urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Toddler dead in Werribee house fire, dad seriously injured in desperate rescue bid
A toddler has died and his father is in hospital with serious injuries after fire tore through a family home in the Melbourne’s west overnight.
·North Sydney, Australia
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