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Man dies after house fire in Geelong

Man dies after house fire in Geelong

A man has been found dead after a house fire in Armstrong Creek, about 100 kilometres south-west of Melbourne.

A man has been found dead after a house fire in a Geelong suburb early this morning.

Police said emergency services were called to Southwinds Road, in Armstrong Creek, about 3:10am and found the house fully engulfed in flames.

The man found dead at the scene is yet to be formally identified.

Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.A new fire station was promised for the rapidly-growing area in 2018, but the United Firefighters Union said a series of delays had seen the project repeatedly pushed back.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage or other information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or going to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

In brief

A man has been found dead after a house fire in a Geelong suburb early this morning. Police said emergency services were called to Southwinds Road, in Armstrong Creek, about 3:10am and found the house fully engulfed in flames. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.A new fire station was promised for the rapidly-growing area in 2018, but the United Firefighters Union said a series of delays had seen the project repeatedly pushed back.

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