June 1, 2026 — 6:33amPolice have confirmed a person has died in an early morning house fire in Melbourne’s west.Emergency services were called to Newbury Street in Werribee just after midnight on Monday.A person has died in an early morning house fire in Melbourne’s west, while another sustained serious injuries.Paul Jeffers“Sadly, a resident of the home died at the scene, and a second resident remains in hospital with serious injuries,” Senior Constable Paul Hogan said on ABC radio.The ages of the dead and injured are yet to be officially confirmed by authorities.Police say the circumstances of the fire are being investigated, and an arson chemist will attend the scene.Anyone with information has been urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.More to come.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.From our partners
Person dies in house fire in Melbourne’s west, another left with serious injuries
Victoria Police have not yet released any information about the age of the victim who was killed in Werribee.
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A resident died and a second was hospitalized with serious injuries after a house fire in Newbury Street, Werribee, Melbourne, just after midnight Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances; an arson chemist has been called to the scene.
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